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WorksheetsLiterary Nonfiction
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 49mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When one event causes another to happen.
a)
Cause/Effect
b)
Organizational Pattern
c)
Compare/Contrast
d)
Concept Definition
2.
Pattern that arranges information in a step-by-step order.
a)
Cause/Effect
b)
Organizational Pattern
c)
Sequential
d)
Compare/Contrast
3.
The way the writer organizes information.
a)
Mood
b)
Setting
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Organizational Pattern
4.
Telling how something is the same and how something differs from another thing.
a)
Cause/Effect
b)
Compare/Contrast
c)
Concept Definition
d)
Organizational Pattern
5.
Your own opinion vs. the actual truth
a)
Compare/Contrast
b)
Cause/Effect
c)
Fact vs. Opinion
d)
Proposition/Support
6.
A new word or idea, then the definition plus examples
a)
Concept Definition
b)
Compare/Contrast
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Proposition/Support
7.
Some countries, such as Japan, or parts of a country, like California in the United States, have a lot of earthquakes. In these places it is a good practice to build houses and other buildings so they will not collapse when there is an earthquake. This is called seismic design or "earthquake-proofing".
a)
Problem/solution
b)
Cause/effect
c)
Chronological
d)
Sequential
8.
The ability of a building to withstand the stress of an earthquake depends upon its type of construction, shape, mass distribution, and rigidity. Different combinations are used. To reduce stress, first, the building's ground floor must be flexible. One method is to support the ground floor with extremely rigid, hollow columns, while the rest of the building is supported by flexible columns located inside the hollow columns. A different method is to use rollers or rubber pads to separate the base columns from the ground, allowing the columns to shake parallel during an earthquake. Next, the outdoor walls should be made with stronger and more reinforced materials such as steel or reinforced concrete. Then, to help prevent collapsing, the roof should be made out of light-weight materials.
a)
Sequential
b)
Cause/effect
c)
Proposition/support
d)
Chronological
9.
Fire needs three things to burn: oxygen, fuel, and heat. Fuels can be wood, tinder, coal, or any other substance that will easily oxidize. Therefore, a fire can be stopped in three different ways, by removing any of the three things it needs to burn. The fuel can be removed. If a fire burns through all of its fuel and extra nearby fuel is removed, the fire will stop burning. The oxygen can be removed. This is called "smothering" a fire. Fires cannot burn in a vacuum or if they are covered in carbon dioxide. The heat can be removed. The most common way to remove heat is to use water to absorb that heat, putting the fire out.
a)
Sequential
b)
Cause/effect
c)
Problem/solution
d)
Compare/contrast
10.
Which transition words signal chronological order?
a)
problem, fix, solve
b)
before, after, then, tomorrow
c)
normally, mainly, all
d)
however, similarly
11.
Which transition words signal a comparison or contrast?
a)
normally, usually, in general
b)
because, as a result, if
c)
both, similarly, unlike, however
d)
first, next, then, finally
12.
When a river receives a lot of extra water it may flood. During a flood there is plenty of water, and most people wouldn't think that dehydration was a serious risk, but flood waters are mostly polluted and not safe to drink. People who drink the contaminated water may suffer from illnesses or diseases such as typhoid. You can prepare for flooding by filling many containers with fresh clean drinking water. You can also use sandbags to protect your house and to soak up the water. Be prepared and be safe.
a)
Cause/effect
b)
Problem/solution
c)
Proposition/support
d)
Chronological
13.
What is the term for the words that appear below a picture?
a)
glossary
b)
caption
c)
description
d)
photo
14.
This feature informs the reader of important words/vocabulary found within the paragraph.
a)
Glossary
b)
Bold words
c)
Captions
d)
Table of contents
15.
What text feature gives the definitions of important vocabulary words?
a)
Captions
b)
Index
c)
Glossary
d)
None of the above
16.
Words or phrases that divide the text into smaller parts.
a)
Subheading
b)
Heading
c)
Title
d)
Caption
17.
What graphic feature is shown in this example?
a)
photograph
b)
table
c)
map
d)
diagram
18.
This is an example of a ___________?
a)
Index
b)
Table of contents
c)
Graph
d)
Caption
19.
Where would you find a caption?
a)
Close to a picture
b)
At the top of a section
c)
On the table of contents
d)
In the glossary
20.
What is the purpose of these subheadings?
a)
To help the reader understand the author’s opinion
b)
To help the reader visualize the information
c)
To help the reader find the main ideas in each section
d)
To help the reader place events in order
21.
Which type of text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different?
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause & Effect
c)
Problem & Solution
d)
Compare/Contrast
22.
You are reading an article about what started the Civil War and the results of the war. Which organizational pattern represents this type of article?
a)
General Principle/Generalization
b)
Compare/Contrast
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Chronological
23.
You write the story of your life that includes important dates and what happened on those dates. Which organizational pattern is represented here?
a)
Chronological
b)
General Principle/Generalization
c)
Problem/Solution
d)
Cause/Effect
24.
You are reading a fiction story. Which organizational pattern represents how fiction stories are written?
a)
Cause/Effect
b)
Problem/Solution
c)
General Principle/Generalization
d)
Chronological
25.
The organizational pattern is CAUSE and EFFECT. Which signal word doesn't belong?
a)
because
b)
as a result
c)
first
d)
the reasons why
26.
The organizational pattern is PROBLEM/SOLUTION. Which signal word doesn't belong?
a)
problem
b)
challenge
c)
solution
d)
April 27, 2016
27.
The organizational pattern is COMPARE/CONTRAST. Which signal word doesn't belong?
a)
an example
b)
however
c)
in comparison
d)
on the other hand
28.
The organizational pattern is CHRONOLOGICAL. Which signal word doesn't belong?
a)
After that
b)
Initially
c)
In the beginning
d)
If, then
29.
The organizational pattern is SEQUENCE. Which signal word doesn't belong?
a)
Step 1
b)
First
c)
Such as
d)
Finally
30.
Why do you use a Venn diagram?
a)
To list causes and effects
b)
To describe a topic
c)
To discuss a problem and a solution
d)
To compare and contrast 2 items
31.
You write the story of your life that includes important dates and what happened on those dates. Which organizational pattern is represented here?
a)
Chronological
b)
General Principle/Generalization
c)
Problem/Solution
d)
Cause/Effect
32.
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Weekends are times to travel.
b)
The author enjoys spending time with her family.
c)
The author's grandparents live far away.
d)
The author is sad to leave her cousins.
33.
Mary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
The kitten sleeps a lot.
b)
Mary plays with her kitten
c)
Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
d)
Mary want a new pet.
34.
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Mrs. Jones bakes pies.
b)
Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.
c)
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers
d)
They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.
35.
Summaries help me...
a)
understand what I'm reading
b)
write about what I read
c)
include the key points of a text
d)
all of the above
36.
Tomorrow is Jill's birthday. She is excited because she gets to pick where she will eat dinner. Will it be Mexican food at the Big Enchilada House? Or will it be fried chicken at the Chicken Shack, or a big cheeseburger at Al's Hamburger Palace. She just couldn't decide. Then there was always the Pizza Shop with that great pepperoni pizza. How would she ever decide? Maybe she would just flip a coin.
The Summary of this passage is:
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.
b)
Jill loves Mexican food.
c)
The Pizza Shop has the best pizza in town.
d)
Jill will choose a place by flipping a coin.
37.
To write an effective summary you must be able to...
a)
Use your opinions
b)
Represent the text fairly
c)
Represent the authors claim Represent the text precisely
d)
Use cliche transitions
38.
"Assign" Is Too...
a)
Use The Authors Name
b)
Restate The Type Of Writing
c)
Use Good Dicton
39.
What is the most important part of writing a summary?
a)
Using a good transition into your summary.
b)
using the word "examine"
c)
Using your own opinon
d)
Staying true to what you are summarizing
40.
What strategy do you use to create a summary?
a)
S.W.B.S
b)
B.M.E
c)
Somebody wanted but so
d)
All of the above
41.
What is this picture an example of?
a)
Man vs Man
b)
Man vs Nature
c)
Man vs Society
d)
Man vs Self
42.
In "Twilight," Edward & Jacob battle for Bella's affection.
a)
Man vs Man
b)
Man vs Nature
c)
Man vs Society
d)
Man vs Self
43.
In "The Hunger Games," Katniss volunteers for tribute taking her sister's place. The Capitol of Panem maintains its hold on its 12 districts by forcing them each to select a boy and a girl, called Tributes, to compete in a nationally televised event called the Hunger Games.
a)
Man vs Man
b)
Man vs Nature
c)
Man vs Society
d)
Man vs Self
44.
a)
Man vs Man
b)
Man vs Nature
c)
Man vs Society
d)
Man vs Self
45.
Alex can't stay awake in class because she stays up all night on her phone. She can't bring herself to turn off the phone.
a)
Man vs Self
b)
Man vs. Nature
c)
Man vs Society
d)
Man vs Technology
46.
Theme is __________.
a)
The message or truth about life carried by the story.
b)
When something happens that is unexpected.
c)
When an image, object, or person is used to represent a deeper emotion or feeling.
d)
Hints/clues that the author gives about events to come.
47.
What is the difference between 1st and 3rd person point of view?
a)
1st person is told from 1 character's perspective only, were 3rd person is a narrator or outsider tells the story.
b)
1st person is a narrator or outsider tells the story, were 3rd person is told from 1 character's perspective only.
48.
When something such as an image, object, or person are used to represent a deeper emotion or feeling.
a)
Tone
b)
Mood
c)
Irony
d)
Symbolism
49.
Character vs. Society is when
a)
Internal/mental conflict
b)
A character in conflict with societal norms and rules
c)
Environmental conflict such as a hurricane
d)
Two or more characters in conflict
50.
13. The central idea or message ______________________
a)
tone
b)
protagonist
c)
theme
51.
15. The attitude of a writer toward a subject or audience (formal, informal, serious, playful, etc.) ______________________
a)
mood
b)
tone
c)
symbol
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