Zlata's Diary

Factors from an authors heritage, culture, and personal beliefs that affect a piece of nonfiction are called an author's

• influences

• traditions

• purpose

• topic

Which is the best definition of the mood of a piece of nonfiction writing?

• the reason an author wrote it

• the background experiences of the author

• the overall feeling of the piece of writing

• the way the author puts ideas into words

Which of the following nonfiction articles would be LEAST likely to have chronological organization?

• The Life of Benjamin Franklin

• Trees of Central America

• A Typical Day at Work

• How to Make Break in 10 Easy Steps

What is the MOST probable reason an author would have for writing an article entitled "Don't Skateboard on Public Walkways!"?

• to entertain

• to inform

• to explain how to do something

• to persuade

Which of the following nonfiction pieces would an author write in order to INFORM?

• How Whales Communicate

• Silly Willy the Whale

• Please Help Save the Whales!

• Calling All Whales!

Where would you be LEAST likely to find a media account?

• in a magazine

• on the radio

• in a newspaper

• in a textbook

Which statement is true about each entry in Zlata's diary?

• Each one has a sad mood.

• Each one contains personal thoughts.

• Each one mentions Paris.

• Each one mentions bombing.

What pattern on organization does the diary follow?

• spatial organization

• cause and effect organization

• compare and contrast organization

• chronological organization

In one of the early diary entries, Zlata writes that many neighborhoods have been destroyed by

• a terrible storm

• an earthquake

• bombs and gunfire

• hostages

What does Zlata describe as "the worst thing in the world"?

• hunger

• pollution

• unfair laws

• war