Identifying Nonfiction Text Types-2.0

Which of the following is an example of a biography?

• A book about George Washington written by a historian

• A novel about a girl who discovers a magical world

• A science textbook about animals

• An instruction manual for assembling furniture

What type of nonfiction provides step-by-step directions for completing a task?

• Biography

• How-To Guide

• Essay

• News Article

An autobiography is different from a biography because it is:

• About someone’s life written by a different person

• A collection of fictional stories

• About someone’s life written by themselves

• A type of news article

Which type of nonfiction is typically written to inform readers about recent events?

• How-To Guide

• Essay

• News Article

• Autobiography

A student reads a text describing the water cycle, complete with diagrams and charts. This text is most likely a:

• Biography

• How-To Guide

• Informational Text

• Fictional Story

Which of the following is a characteristic of an essay?

• It provides a fictional narrative

• It presents an argument or point of view

• It gives step-by-step instructions

• It reports on recent news events

What is the primary purpose of a science textbook?

• To entertain readers with stories

• To provide factual information and explanations

• To give instructions on how to perform tasks

• To report on current events

Which type of nonfiction text is most likely to include personal opinions?

• Biography

• How-To Guide

• Essay

• News Article

A manual for assembling a piece of furniture is an example of which type of nonfiction?

• Biography

• How-To Guide

• Essay

• News Article

Which of the following is a key feature of a news article?

• It is written in first person

• It includes fictional elements

• It provides factual reporting on events

• It gives detailed instructions