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2nd 6 Weeks Knowledge

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In which kind of nonfiction, does the author tell their own life story?

a)

autobiography

b)

biography

2.

When contrasting two topics, the author is looking for . . .

a)

differences

b)

similarities

3.

When comparing two topics, the author is looking for . . .

a)

differences

b)

similarities

4.

Which is NOT a reason that a writer would choose to write? (The author's purpose)

a)

to inform or explain

b)

to entertain or persuade

c)

to reveal a truth or share an experience

d)

to bore and make weary

5.
A biography is retelling of?
a)
Your own life
b)
Someone else's life 
c)
An animals life cycle 
d)
A narrative 
6.
An autobiography is a retelling of? 
a)
Your own life
b)
An animal's life cycle 
c)
Someone else's life 
d)
A narrative
7.
True or False. A biography must be about a person who is still alive?
a)
True
b)
False 
8.

A label or brief explanation that accompanies a photograph or an illustration.

a)

caption

b)

sidebar

c)

headline

d)

direct quotation

e)

central idea

9.

Parts of a newspaper article, magazine article, textbook, web page, or other type of text, beyond the main article or story, that help you better understand what you read like photographs, captions, bullet points, sidebars, and subheads.

a)

text evidence

b)

text features

c)

text structure

10.

The way an author organizes information in a text. The five main types include: description, sequence, problem and solution, cause and effect, and compare and contrast.

a)

text evidence

b)

text features

c)

text structure

11.

A type of text structure where the author lists items or events in chronological order (in other words, in the order in which they happen) or presents the reader with step-by-step directions.

a)

description

b)

sequence

c)

problem and solution

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

12.

What is a NONFICTION text?

a)

Writing that is created from the imagination

b)

Writing that is based on facts, real events, real people, and true stories.

13.

Which are examples of NONFICTION texts? (select all that apply!)

a)

History Books

b)

Travel Guides

c)

Science Fiction

d)

Textbooks

14.

Which is an example of a NONFICTION book?

a)

A novel about a 12 year old who learned to bake cake on Mars

b)

A cookbook with recipes for different types of cakes

15.

What does a CAPTION describe, and where is it located?

a)

What's going on in a picture; it's located at the very top of the text in big letters.

b)

Who took a picture; it's located next to or underneath the picture.

c)

What's going on in a picture; it's located next to or underneath the picture.

16.
Do you carpool to school? Do you take a bus? It should be a requirement for everyone to either share a ride or walk to school every day. If we are serious about saving the planet, we must take steps to conserve energy and reduce fossil fuel emissions.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
d)
Explain
17.
Building a bird house is a relatively simple task. Begin by cutting your wood to size, according to the pattern you’ve chosen. Before cutting, be sure to measure each pattern twice to ensure you are cutting the wood to the correct length.
a)
Explain
b)
Inform
c)
Persuade
d)
Describe
18.
The author is trying to convince the reader to do something or think a certain way 
a)
persuade
b)
inform
c)
bias
d)
explain 
19.
Entertain means...
a)
To make people scared
b)
To make people sad
c)
To make people enjoy something
d)
To go to the circus
20.
what does explain mean?
a)
to tell you how to do something
b)
to describe
c)
to inform 
d)
to have fun
21.
what does inform mean?
a)
to explain
b)
to give facts 
c)
to have fun
d)
to tell about something
22.

Which POV uses "I, me, and my" to tell a story?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person objective

d)

3rd person omniscient

23.

Which POV uses "you" and "your" to tell a story?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person limited

d)

3rd person objective

24.

Which POV uses "he, she, and them" to tell a story? Check all that apply.

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person omniscient

d)

3rd person objective

25.

In 3rd person objective, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...

a)

1 character

b)

all characters

c)

3 characters

d)

none of the characters

26.

In 3rd person limited, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...

a)

1 character

b)

2 characters

c)

none of the characters

d)

all of the characters

27.

In 3rd person omniscient, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...

a)

none of the characters

b)

2 character

c)

1 character

d)

all of the characters

28.

Which of the following is not considered when determining a text's POV?

a)

character feelings

b)

words used; I, you, he/she/them

c)

perspective

d)

dialogue between characters

29.

Identify the point of view: Once you have the cake in the oven, start to make the whipped cream frosting.

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person Limited

d)

3rd Person Omniscient

30.

Identify the point of view: I walked towards the bus stop, hoping to not see Maria. She told everyone my biggest secret, and I was never going to forgive her.

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person Objective

d)

3rd Person Limited

31.

Identify the point of view: Amy sprinted as fast as she could with her neighbor's dog running right behind her. Amy was terrified of him, and thought he would bite her. In reality, the dog just wanted to play and thought of Amy as a friend.

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person Omniscient

d)

3rd Person Limited

32.

Identify the point of view of the following excerpt: "As Teresa walked down the hall, Victor walked the other way, looking back, admiring how gracefully she walked, one foot in front of the other. So much for being in the same class, he thought" (Soto).

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person Omniscient

d)

3rd Person Limited

33.

Identify the point of view: It was a very dark and gloomy morning. A dense fog slowly crept over the rolling hills towards the little village. One man watched the fog intently not knowing the danger that lurked inside.

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person Limited

d)

3rd Person Objective

34.

Identify the point of view: Make sure you wash your hands for at least 20 seconds before you go to your eat lunch.

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person Limited

d)

3rd Person Objective

35.

Identify the point of view: "A pain stabs my left temple and I press my hand against it. Right on the spot where Johanna Mason hit me with the coil of wire. The memories swirl as I try to sort out what is true and what is false" (Collins).

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person Limited

d)

3rd Person Omniscient

36.

Identify the point of view: "Jonas went to his own desk and began to sort through his school papers from the evening's assignment. But his mind was still on December and the coming Ceremony. Though he had been reassured by the talk with his parents, he hadn't the slightest idea what Assignment the Elders would be selecting for his future..." (Lowry).

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person Omniscient

d)

3rd Person Limited

37.

Identify the point of view: "People call me the Freeway Gorilla. The Ape at Exit 8. The One and Only Ivan, Mighty Silverback. The names are mine, but they're not me. I am Ivan, just Ivan, only Ivan" (Applegate).

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person Limited

d)

3rd Person Objective

38.

Identify the point of view: "'We've got Father and Mother and one another,' said Beth. Beth was the shy one. She always looked on the bright side of things. 'We haven't got father,' said Jo sadly... The girls were suddenly silent. Light from the fire shone on their faces. They were thinking of Father" (Alcott).

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person Omniscient

d)

3rd Person Limited

39.
A solution is
a)
an event or situation that causes trouble
b)
something used to fix or resolve trouble
40.
A problem is
a)
an event or something that causes trouble
b)
the way to fix trouble
41.
Hank came home from school and he was hungry.  He decided to see if there was anything in the cupboard to eat. He checked the shelf and couldn't find any chips or crackers.  He looked in another cupboard and there weren't any snack there either.  Finally he looked in the frig and there he found some apples to eat.
What is the solution?
a)
Hank found apples to eat.
b)
Hank likes chips.
c)
Hank looked for snacks.
42.
Stacey had a lot of fun riding her bike one sunny afternoon.  She was just about home when she hit a patch of loose gravel.  Stacey skidded and then tipped over on her bike, scraping her knee. After cleaning the scrape, Stacey put a bandage on her knee.
What is the problem?
a)
She hit a patch of loose gravel.
b)
She had a lot of fun.
c)
She scraped her knee.
43.
Ellie felt so bad.  Her head hurt and her stomach ached.  She had a fever too.  Her mom decided to take her to the doctor to find out what was wrong with her.
What is the cause in this paragraph?
a)
Ellie was sick.
b)
Ellie went to the doctor.
c)
Her mom was sick.
44.
Which is a good solution to this problem?
I don't understand what we are doing.
a)
Ask your mom or dad about it.
b)
Ask your brother or sister about it.
c)
Ask your teacher about it.
45.

How does a caption help a reader understand an informational text?

a)

It provides the reader with an image to show a visual representation of the text

b)

it provides the meaning of a word

c)

It summarizes the overall meaning of the text

d)

It explains a photograph or illustration and gives information that may not be in the text

46.

Lists the major parts of the book along with their page numbers, helps readers to locate information in a book or magazine and see how everything is organized, located in the front of the book.

a)

title

b)

glossary

c)

table of contents

d)

captions

47.
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
48.
What is the difference between a illustration and picture?
a)
 A picture is taken with a camera
b)
An illustration is drawn
c)
An illustration is drawn and a picture is taken with a real camera
d)
There is no difference 
49.
What are the words that are more darkened called?
a)
italics
b)
compares
c)
apples
d)
Bold Print
50.
What text feature gives the definitions of important vocabulary words?
a)
Captions
b)
Index
c)
Glossary
d)
None of the above
51.
What is the arrow pointing to?
a)
Heading
b)
Picture
c)
Caption
d)
Bold Word
52.
Where can you find the index?
a)
Back of the book
b)
Front of the book
c)
This is not a text feature
d)
Middle of the book
53.
What is this text feature?
a)
Map
b)
The United States
c)
Picture
d)
Caption
54.
What text feature is this?
a)
GRAPH
b)
ILLUSTRATION
c)
MAP
d)
TEXT BOX
55.
What do you call the words at the top of the page that help you find the book?
a)
guide words
b)
entry word
56.
Select the correct definition for the word flight.  
I have a flight scheduled to leave at 10:00 am.
a)
1. The act or process of flying.
b)
2. A scheduled airplane trip.
c)
3. A group flying together.
d)
4. A series of stairs.
57.
Select the correct definition for the word dugout. 

We had the chance to float down the river in an old dugout canoe.
a)
1. A boat, as in a canoe, made by hollowing out a log.
b)
2. A rough shelter dug in the ground or in a hillside, as one used by soldiers for protection.
c)
3. A long, low shelter at the side of a baseball field in which team members sit when they are not playing.
58.
Select the correct definition for the word melt.

The sugar cube began to melt when it was placed in the hot coffee.
a)
1. To change a solid to a liquid by heating.
b)
2. To dissolve.
c)
3. To lessen or fade gradually, vanish.
d)
4. To change or blend gradually.
59.
Select the correct definition for the word passage.

We took the boat through a small passage on the river.
a)
1. The act or process of passing.
b)
2. A journey, especially by water or air.
c)
3. A narrow path or channel.
d)
4. A part of a written work that is read.
60.
Select the correct definition for the word retreat.

My family and I went on a retreat to the mountains for the weekend.
a)
1. The act of moving back in the face of an enemy.
b)
2. The signal for such an act, made on a drum or trumpet.
c)
3. A quiet, private place
61.
What is conflict?
a)
Two characters getting along.
b)
A struggle between two opposing forces.
c)
The climax in a story.
d)
Part of the resolution.
62.
What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?
a)
A hero in a story that saves many lives.
b)
A problem that a character has with other characters.
c)
A struggle between a character and a family member.
d)
An issue that a character faces within him/her self.
63.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
An issue between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the exposition of a story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
64.
Character vs Nature is an example of an EXTERNAL conflict.
a)
True
b)
False
65.
What is an example of an INTERNAL conflict?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
66.
Jacob's house was destroyed when Hurricane Irma blew through Florida.
What type of conflict is this?
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
67.

What type of conflict is shown in the picture?

a)

Man vs Man

b)

Man vs Nature

c)

Man vs Society

d)

Man vs Self

68.
What type of conflict is the picture? 
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Self
d)
Character vs Society
69.
Laura wants to watch her favorite TV show tonight, but knows she has a huge Social Studies test tomorrow.
a)
Internal Conflict
b)
External Conflict
70.

Which is important to setting?

a)

WHERE a story takes place

b)

WHEN a story takes place

c)

Both where AND when

71.

Which sentence is NOT about the setting?

a)

John entered a dark room.

b)

John shivered in the cold.

c)

John was very frightened.

72.

Which one of these is NOT an element of setting

a)

Time

b)

Place

c)

Conflict

d)

Mood

73.

Time in a setting can refer to all of the following EXCEPT

a)

A time period

b)

How much time passes in the story

c)

Time of day

d)

How long it takes you to read the story

74.

"Place" in a setting can refer to all of the following EXCEPT

a)

The location of the story

b)

Where you are when you read the story

c)

The country the story takes place in

d)

The city the story takes place in

75.

Why is the setting important? Click all that apply:

a)

It impacts the characters

b)

It impacts the plot

c)

It impacts the mood

d)

It impacts the conflict

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