Nonfiction Texts

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What is a nonfiction text?

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A nonfiction text is a written work that is based on facts, real events, and real people, such as biographies, essays, and articles.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a nonfiction text?

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Narrative Poem

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What are some common purposes of nonfiction writing?

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To inform, explain, teach, or persuade the reader.

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How is chronological nonfiction organized?

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Chronological nonfiction presents events in the order in which they happened.

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What does it mean to 'visualize' while reading nonfiction?

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To create mental images of the information being read to enhance understanding.

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What is the purpose of 'skimming' a nonfiction text?

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To quickly identify the main ideas and overall structure of the text.

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What is a biography?

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A biography is a nonfiction text that tells the life story of a real person.

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What is a memoir?

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A memoir is a type of nonfiction that focuses on specific experiences or events in the author's life.

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What does 'part of speech' refer to in a dictionary?

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It indicates the grammatical category of a word, such as noun, verb, adjective, etc.

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What is the significance of 'pronunciation' in a dictionary entry?

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It provides guidance on how to correctly say a word.