Nonfiction vs Fiction Quiz

Identify one characteristic of nonfiction writing.

• Based on fictional events and characters

• Includes magical creatures and supernatural elements

• Written in the form of a novel or short story

• Based on real events, facts, and information

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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What is one way to differentiate between nonfiction and fiction?

• Contains magical creatures and events

• Based on real events and facts

• Written in a foreign language

• Published in the 21st century

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Name a type of nonfiction writing and explain its purpose.

• Essay

• Short story

• Novel

• Poetry

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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How does nonfiction writing impact the reader differently than fiction?

• Nonfiction writing impacts the reader by providing fictional stories and characters.

• Nonfiction writing impacts the reader by being less informative than fiction.

• Nonfiction writing has no impact on the reader compared to fiction.

• Nonfiction writing impacts the reader by providing real-life information and events, while fiction impacts the reader through imaginative storytelling.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

List two characteristics of nonfiction writing.

• Entertaining and fictional

• Imaginary and creative

• Exaggerated and unrealistic

• Factual and informative

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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Explain how you can differentiate between nonfiction and fiction.

• By looking at the cover of the book

• By checking the length of the story

• By checking if the story is based on real events and facts or if it is imaginary or invented.

• By asking the author if it is nonfiction or fiction

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the purpose of a memoir in nonfiction writing?

• To offer step-by-step instructions for a specific task

• To provide fictional stories and characters

• To analyze historical events and their impact

• To share personal experiences, memories, and reflections with the reader.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

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CCSS.RI.7.10

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How does reading nonfiction differ from reading fiction in terms of impact on the reader?

• Nonfiction provides fictional stories and imaginative experiences, while fiction offers factual information and real-life experiences.

• Nonfiction provides factual information and real-life experiences, while fiction offers imaginative and fictional stories.

• Nonfiction and fiction have the same impact on the reader, there is no difference.

• Reading nonfiction has no impact on the reader, while reading fiction has a significant impact.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

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CCSS.RL.9-10.7