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WorksheetsNonfiction vocabulary for Grade 6
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Define Nonfiction.
writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people, such as biography or history.
prose writing that tells about imaginary characters and events
A kind of rhythmic, compressed language that uses figures of speech and imagery designed to appeal to our emotions and imagination.
A body of stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works
What is included in the category of nonfiction?
biographies, tall tales, and fantasy
diaries, fantasy stories, and newspaper articles
autobiographies, diaries, letters, and media accounts
essays, biographies, poems, and science fiction
What is NOT included in the category of nonfiction?
Essays and media accounts
Biographies and autobiographies
letters, journals and diaries
Greek myths and tall tales
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for reading nonfiction?
Absolutely believe all of the author's opinions because he/she is a published author.
Find and identify the author's evidence for his/her opinions.
Understand the author's purpose and the author's bias.
Use context to determine the meaning of the author's vocabulary.
Define Anecdotes.
medicine
dinosaurs with long necks
short, entertaining tales
scarves to go around the neck
Define evolved in the essay, "The Shutout."
did not stop moving
followed in circles
grew gradually; developed
fell into a mud pit
Define diverse in the essay "The Shutout".
various; with differing characteristics
a type of poetry
afternoon tea
split in two parts
Define composed in the essay "The Shutout".
wrote music
felt comfortable
sang and opera
made up (of)
Define irrational in the essay "The Shutout".
clear and concise
unreasonable; not making sense
a type of lizard with unusual red spots
not present
Define emancipated in the essay "The Shutout".
running very late
in a hurry
mixed together like a cake batter
freed from slavery
What does the prefix [ir] mean?
between
after
before
"Not" The prefix [ir] turns a word into it's opposite.
What does documentation mean in the "Letter to Scottie"?
must be done; having specific requirements
a form of payment
subtraction
squished into a greasy spot
What does intrigued mean in the "Letter to Scottie"?
clear and precise
opinionated
questioned
fascinated
What does compulsory mean in the "Letter to Scottie"?
must be done; having specific requirements
not required
assumed complete
unimportant
