Understanding Fiction vs. Non-Fiction in ACT Reading

What is the primary difference between a fictional story and a non-fiction passage?

• Fictional stories are always shorter than non-fiction passages.

• Non-fiction passages are imaginative and not based on real events.

• Non-fiction passages focus primarily on plot and setting.

• Fictional stories are made up, while non-fiction passages are based on real events.

In the context of the ACT reading section, what should you focus on when reading a prose fiction passage?

• Characters' thoughts and feelings

• The historical accuracy of the events

• The detailed description of settings

• The plot and main events of the story

What does the narrator's interaction with her dolly suggest about her emotional state?

• She views her dolly as a friend, indicating loneliness.

• She is confident and happy.

• She is indifferent towards the dolly.

• She dislikes the dolly but pretends to like it.

What does Esther's relationship with her dolly indicate about her social interactions?

• She has a vibrant social life with many friends.

• She dislikes real people and prefers inanimate objects.

• She is possibly lonely and finds solace in her dolly.

• She is socially active and outgoing.

Why does the narrator describe her godmother as 'handsome'?

• As a compliment typically reserved for men, showing respect

• To indicate confusion about her godmother's gender

• To suggest her godmother has a stern personality

• Because she finds her godmother unattractive

What does the term 'handsome' imply when Esther uses it to describe her godmother?

• It is a critique of her godmother's appearance.

• It is used to describe her godmother's strong character.

• It shows a misunderstanding of the term.

• It indicates that her godmother is well-dressed.

What inference can be made about the narrator's feelings towards her birthday?

• She looks forward to it as a joyful occasion.

• It is the most melancholy day of the year for her.

• She is indifferent about her birthday.

• It is a confusing day that she does not understand.

What emotion does Esther associate with her birthday?

• Happiness and celebration

• Anger and frustration

• Sadness and melancholy

• Excitement and anticipation

How should you approach reading a prose fiction passage for the ACT?

• Concentrate on the characters' thoughts and feelings.

• Skip the passage and guess the answers.

• Focus mainly on the setting and plot details.

• Memorize every detail for potential questions.

Why is it important to focus on characters' emotions in a fiction passage?

• It makes the passage more interesting to read.

• It helps in understanding the plot better.

• It is necessary for answering inference questions.

• It is required by the ACT guidelines.