Compare and Contrast is when a nonfiction text is organized by...

highlighting similarities and differences between two or more subjects or ideas

listing events in chronological order

A character trait is...

A word that describes part of a person's personality

A word that describes a person's feelings

A word that describes who is helping them

A word that describes what the author thinks about them

The theme of a story is...

Underlying message or main idea

What is a character trait?

what kind of person someone is on the inside

rumors that are told about them

In a biography of a famous explorer, the book details the explorer's life from birth, through their major discoveries, to their legacy. How does the chronological order structure benefit the reader?

It helps the reader understand the sequence of life events.

It confuses the reader about when events happened.

It shows the cause and effect of each event in the explorer's life.

It compares the explorer's life to others.

What does text structure mean?

the way the author organizes information in the text

the way the author presents the information in the text.

Select the example of a simile

The butterfly was a shining black and yellow

The water flowed beautifully between the trees

Select an example of personification

The pencil was scared of the sharpener

She used the pencil with a tight grip

Which is an example of a hyperbole?

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To emphasize means to...

give special importance or prominence

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

Life is short; make the most of it.

How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.

Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.

Analyzing historical events and their significance.

Listing the publication date of the text.

Discussing the author's personal life.

Summarizing the main points of the text.

A fable is a short story that usually explains something about nature and has a moral

The fable is a story explaining the scientific reason for something

The fable is a short historical account

The fable is a mathematical equation

An explanation for something in nature

When I read a nonfiction history passage I should...

Pay attention to the time period so I can understand the context

Think about the way in which characters solve problems

Pay attention to the scientific reason for something

Think about how it's hard and cry

What is the purpose of descriptive language?

To create a vivid picture or convey a specific message.

To provide factual information only

What is the purpose of figurative language?

The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, and convey complex ideas in a more engaging and impactful way.

Figurative language is used to confuse readers and make the text harder to understand.

The purpose of figurative language is to provide literal descriptions without any depth or emotion.

Figurative language is only used to simplify complex ideas and concepts.

First person narration is when...

the story is told from the perspective of the main character using 'I' or 'we'

the story is told from the perspective of a narrator not in the story

the story is told from the perspective of the author using 'I' or 'we'

the story is told from the perspective of a secondary character using "you" or "they"

Third person narration is when...

The narrator is not a character in the story.

the narrator is a character in the story

the narrator uses second person pronouns

the narrator provides subjective opinions

First person narration helps the reader to...

experience the thoughts, feelings, and ideas of the main character

understand the story from multiple perspectives

experience the story through the perspective of different character

Point of view in nonfiction means...

The author's opinion/thoughts about what they wrote

A character's point of view is....

The character's perspective or outlook or opinion on what's happening

The font style used to write the character's name.

The setting where the character lives.

The character's least favorite thing

Why are diagrams included in nonfiction texts?

To provide a detailed view or explanation of something mentioned in the text

To make the book look more interesting

To list the chapters in the book

To give the names of the people involved in the book

The purpose of dialogue is to...

provides insight into characters' thoughts, emotions, and interactions

adds unnecessary details to the story

Which of the following best defines a protagonist in a story?

The main character around whom the story revolves

The character who opposes the main character

A minor character who plays a supporting role

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

A biography is a nonfiction text that...

describes fictional events

focuses on scientific discoveries

analyzes historical events

tells the story of a person's life

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

When you're done reading a biography you should know...

Key details about major events in a person's life

What the person was like (personality traits about the person)

Why the person was important

All of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of headings in a non-fiction text?

To make the page look more interesting

To indicate the start of a new topic or section

To provide a summary of the text

To introduce new characters

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Why might an author include diagrams in a non-fiction text?

To tell a story

To provide a visual explanation or representation of information

To list the characters in the book

To make the book longer

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Choose all the questions that are asking you for the lesson learned.

What did you like about this story?

What is the central message of this story?

What is a theme of this story?

What is main idea of this text?

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a nonfiction text tells you the events in order then the organization is...

Chronological/Order and Sequence

Cause and Effect

Problem and Solution

Compare and Contrast

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which text feature is intended to provide a brief description of what appears in a photo or drawing?

font styles

index

charts and graphs

captions

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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