Nonfiction Unit Terms Quiz

What is the main focus of the 'Chronological Order' text structure?

• Describing events in random order

• Comparing two different events

• Explaining the cause of an event

• Organizing events in the order they happened

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the purpose of illustrations or photographs in a text?

• To replace the written content

• To provide visual support for the text

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text longer

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Which type of nonfiction writing tells a true story using plot structure?

• Persuasive writing

• Expository writing

• Narrative nonfiction

• Biography

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is a 'primary source'?

• A fictional story about an event

• A summary of multiple sources

• A firsthand account or original document

• A document created after an event

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is a 'secondary source'?

• A firsthand account of an event

• A fictional retelling of an event

• A document created after analyzing primary sources

• An original document from the time of the event

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does 'supporting details' refer to in a text?

• The main idea of the text

• The conclusion of the text

• Extra information that confuses the reader

• Facts or examples that explain the main idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the 'main idea/theme' of a text?

• The most important point the author wants to convey

• A random detail in the text

• The title of the text

• The conclusion of the text

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the 'Description' text structure help the reader?

• By solving a problem

• By comparing two ideas

• By providing detailed information about a topic

• By listing events in order

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the 'Compare and Contrast' text structure focus on?

• Explaining the cause of an event

• Describing events in order

• Showing similarities and differences between two things

• Providing a solution to a problem

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which text structure shows how events or concepts happen as a result of other events or concepts?

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Chronological Order

• Description

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5