NCFE Review #3

When reading a complex nonfiction text, which strategy would best help you comprehend the material independently?

• Memorizing all the dates mentioned

• Identifying the author’s main argument and supporting evidence

• Skipping unfamiliar words

• Focusing only on the introduction

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

How does an author’s decision to begin a story in medias res (in the middle of the action) affect the reader’s experience?

• It provides a chronological background

• It immediately engages the reader with suspense and curiosity

• It explains all character motivations upfront

• It makes the story easier to summarize

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CCSS.RL.11-12.5

Which of the following best explains how a flashback contributes to the overall structure of a narrative?

• It interrupts the flow without adding meaning

• It provides background information that enhances understanding of current events

• It only confuses the reader

• It summarizes the entire plot

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CCSS.RL.11-12.5

Which structural feature in a nonfiction argument helps make the author’s points more convincing?

• The use of unrelated anecdotes

• The logical organization of claims and supporting evidence

• The inclusion of fictional stories

• The repetition of the same point

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

How does the use of headings and subheadings in a nonfiction text contribute to its effectiveness?

• They make the text longer

• They help organize information and guide the reader through the argument

• They distract from the main points

• They are only decorative

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

When reading a challenging literary nonfiction text, what is an effective way to ensure you understand the author’s message?

• Skipping difficult paragraphs

• Summarizing each section in your own words

• Only reading the conclusion

• Memorizing the author’s name

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

A novel begins with the ending and then flashes back to earlier events. How does this structure affect the reader’s understanding of the story’s meaning?

• It makes the story more confusing without purpose

• It creates suspense and allows the reader to see how events lead to the outcome

• It eliminates the need for character development

• It shortens the story

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CCSS.RL.11-12.5

Evaluate how the structure of a persuasive essay enhances or weakens the author’s argument.

• The structure is irrelevant to the argument’s effectiveness

• A clear introduction, logical progression of ideas, and strong conclusion make the argument more convincing

• Random organization strengthens the essay

• The use of long paragraphs is most important

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

A director stages a modern version of Shakespeare’s "Hamlet" set in a corporate office. How does this interpretation affect the play’s themes and audience understanding?

• It has no impact on the play’s meaning

• It can highlight the universality of the play’s themes by relating them to contemporary issues

• It makes the play less relevant

• It changes the original text completely

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

Compare two different film adaptations of an American play. What should you analyze to determine which version more effectively conveys the play’s central message?

• The length of each film

• The directors’ choices in casting, setting, and interpretation of key scenes

• The number of awards won

• The budget of each production

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7