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Sequencing Author's Purpose Theme Inferencing Plot Elements Nonfiction
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The resolution is the plot element where
the characters are introduced
the setting is introduced
the problem is resolved
the problem is introduced
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When reading persuasive texts, be sure to analyze the author's reasoning for what problem?
number of reasons
whether you agree
statistics
faulty reasoning
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The main message or lesson in a story is the
author's purpose.
schema.
plot.
theme.
4
When summarizing a passage, main events should be included from
the climax and conflict
the beginning, middle and end plus the main message
the rising and falling action
the exposition and resolution
5
In order to make an inference you need to use
plot elements.
transition words.
clues from the text and background knowledge.
time order.
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Falling action is what happens
after the exposition.
before the climax.
after the climax and leads to the resolution.
before the exposition.
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If a text has plot elements, characters and setting the author's purpose is to
inform.
entertain.
scare.
persuade.
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In an argumentative text, the author structures his information by first making a claim then--
giving information in sequence order.
creating a hook to get readers interest.
supporting it with evidence.
writing a narrative.
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Text Features help readers understand nonfiction text. These features can include--
plot charts and sequences
author's purpose
beginning, middle, end
Headers, subheaders, graphics
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Inferencing is reading and
drawing conclusions using the text and background knowledge.
understanding the theme.
knowing the meaning of vocabulary words.
understanding the plot.
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The theme of a story is
the plot
the order of events
the main message or lesson of the story
the very beginning of a story
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Author's, who write nonfiction texts, structure their text to aid understanding. When it is in time order, it is called-
chronological order
description
cause and effect
problem/solution
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The three types of author's purpose are to
persuade, inform and investigate.
inform, entertain and to scare.
persuade, inform and give an opinion.
inform, persuade and to entertain.
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Organizational Structure refers to
how an author organizes his text.
the author's purpose for writing a text.
the theme of the story.
the fictional plot chart.
15
To sequence events you need to include
minor events.
major and minor events.
only the major events.
every detail.
16
The lesson in a literary work is the
author's purpose.
summary.
theme
plot.
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Friendship, honesty, courage, sharing, and perseverance are all common
author's purposes.
inferences.
plot elements
themes
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The climax is
the part of the plot where the characters are introduced.
the part of the plot where the problem is introduced.
where the story turns and the character's feelings and thoughts change.
the part of the plot where the problem is resolved.
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When taking an online test, I should use paper to
annotate the text and make a note of my evidence (IKTB)
write a thank you note to my teacher
keep a record of my answers only
doodle when I'm distracted
20
If a text is full of facts the author's purpose is to
entertain.
inform.
persuade.
understand.
21
In a fictional story plot chart (plot elements), the Climax is
at the beginning where characters and setting are introduced
where the problem is solved
when the story has a turning point
the theme or lesson of the story
22
Author's purpose is
the main message or moral.
the conclusion you draw from reading.
where the story takes place.
the reason why the author wrote the text.
23
When an author discusses the similarities and the differences of two opinions, it is known as --
compare and contrast
cause and effect
problem/solution
sequencing
24
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution are all
author's purpose.
plot elements.
part of the setting.
themes.
25
If a text gives you an opinion the author's purpose is to
persuade.
educate.
inform.
entertain.
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The author uses figurative language to help the reader --
tell the story in order.
decide if the text is true.
experience the text like the author.
define the organizational structure.
27
When you are asked to connect one text to another, you are being asked to ---
compare texts.
give your opinion.
find examples of figurative language.
define the author's purpose.
28
Transition words like after and next are used to
inform the reader.
sequence events.
make the story more interesting.
create suspense.
29
To sequence the events of a story they must be in
transit.
place.
line.
time order.
30
Imagery and sensory language help a reader imagine and sense the information in the text.
True
False
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Rising action is the plot element
that introduces the problem
that is the turning point
that resolves the problem
that introduces the setting
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When a character's emotions and thoughts change is known as the
climax.
resolution.
plot chart.
exposition.
33
Falling action is the plot element that
is after the exposition and leads to the rising action.
is after the rising action and leads to the climax
is after the resolution
is after the climax and leads to the resolution.
34
To figure out the Mood of a text or story, it is important to pay attention to
the language used to indicate emotions
the exposition
how the characters feel
the problem
35
The sequence of events in a literary work is the
author's purpose.
moral.
theme.
plot.
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A drama is a form of ________ text.
informative text.
poetry
fictional text.
argumentative text.
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Understanding the major events of a story helps you to
sequence events.
understand the theme.
understand the plot.
understand how to create suspense.
38
Using context clues and background knowledge means that I am
summarizing.
inferencing.
questioning.
understanding.
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To analyze a character, it is important to notice and compare how a character
solves the problem
knows what is going on in the story
treat sees himself
thinks and feels at the BEGINNING and the END of the story
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To understand poetry, it is important to analyze
how many lines
whether or not it rhymes
the number of stanzas
imagery and figurative language for meaning
