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Narrative Nonfiction Review

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people

a)

Fiction

b)

Nonfiction

2.

Created to present life experiences

a)

Narrative Nonfiction

b)

Expository Nonfiction

3.

Created to inform, describe or explain

a)

Narrative Nonfiction

b)

Expository Nonfiction

4.

Who the text is written for; who the author is trying to target

a)

Audience

b)

Bias

c)

Structure

d)

Rhetoric

5.

The art of persuasion - three methods include ethos, pathos, logos

a)

Rhetoric

b)

Bias

c)

Narrator

d)

Audience

6.

The reason an author decides to write about a specific topic.

a)

Bias

b)

Main Idea

c)

Purpose

d)

Speaker

7.

The focus of the text - all information/evidence should support this term

a)

Main idea

b)

Propaganda

c)

Anecdote

d)

Structure

8.

The way the audience or reader already feels about a topic or person prior to reading or listening to an author's ideas—may be favorable or unfavorable

a)

Anecdote

b)

Main Idea

c)

Audience

d)

Bias

9.

A short story used to engage the audience that serves to make the listeners laugh or ponder over a topic - usually a "hook"

a)

Anecdote

b)

Propaganda

c)

Main Idea

d)

Structure

10.

Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view

a)

Propaganda

b)

Bias

c)

Audience

d)

Speaker

11.

The organization of a nonfiction text- can be:

Chronological Order

Order of Importance

Logical Order

Repetition

a)

Bias

b)

Main Idea

c)

Structure

d)

Tone

12.

The feeling that the author tries to portray in a text

a)

Tone

b)

Mood

c)

Main Idea

d)

Bias

13.

Rhetoric that appeals to logic - usually provides evidence (statistics, quotes, etc.)

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

14.

Rhetoric that appeals to emotions - will trigger an emotional response

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

15.

Rhetoric that uses credibility of the speaker (Is the speaker/writer trustworthy & reliable?)

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

16.
As a memoir, which genre of nonfiction best classifies Night?
a)
Narrative Nonfiction
b)
Expository Nonfiction
17.
Which of the following terms best describes the historic feelings held by Nazis that were taking place at the time of the memoir?
a)
Antigua
b)
Anti-Semitism
c)
Anti-Militarism
d)
Anti-Catholic
18.
Which of the following options is NOT a prevalent theme in Night thus far in the memoir?
a)
Persecution & Suffering
b)
Importance of Family (Father-Son Relationship)
c)
Faith & Doubt in God
d)
Love for Your Enemy
19.
Which of the following types of rhetoric describes how Elie Wiesel uses his personal experiences as a Holocaust survivor (and Nobel Peace Prize winner) to persuade the reader to stand up for injustice?
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
20.
Which of the following types of rhetoric describes how Elie Wiesel uses "shock factor" in his description of Holocaust atrocities to evoke emotions from the reader in efforts to persuade others to stand up for injustice?
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
21.
Which of the following types of figurative language is used by Elie Wiesel in the example below? "Physically, [Moishe the Beadle] was as awkward as a clown." (3)
a)
Allusion
b)
Metaphor
c)
Simile
d)
Idiom
22.
Which of the following types of figurative language is used by Elie Wiesel in the example below? "A calm, reassuring wind blew through our homes." (6)
a)
Paradox
b)
Personification
c)
Simile
d)
Allegory
23.
Which of the following types of figurative language is used by Elie Wiesel in the example below? "And as the train stopped, this time we saw flames rising from a tall chimney into a black sky." (28)
a)
Simile
b)
Paradox
c)
Pun
d)
Symbolism
24.
Which of the following types of figurative language is used by Elie Wiesel in the example below? "As for me, I had ceased to pray. I concurred with Job! I was not denying his existence, but I doubted his absolute justice." (45) **Hint: Job is a reference to a Jewish/Christian religious figure.
a)
Pun
b)
Oxymoron
c)
Allusion
d)
Irony
25.

An expression using familiar phrases that are not meant to be taken literally and do not make sense outside of the historical meaning of the expression.

a)

Onomatopoeia

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Idiom

d)

Imagery

26.

The use of representation (something representing an idea, belief, or setting) in literature is what type of figurative language?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Symbolism

c)

Representation

d)

Simile

27.

A simile is what?

a)

A comparison between two unlike things using the words "like" or "as".

b)

A comparison between two unlike things in which one thing becomes another.

c)

Expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite.

28.

Simile and metaphor both compare two unlike things. The difference between them is:

a)

A simile turns one of the unlike things into the other while a metaphor just compares them to each other using like or as.

b)

A metaphor turns one of the unlike things into the other while a simile just compares them to each other using like or as.

29.

A pun is:

a)

The use of opposite or contradictory terms together for emphasis

b)

A (sometimes humorous) play on words.

c)

A statement of proposition which is self-contradictory, unreasonable or illogical

d)

Expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite.

30.

To give a singular human quality to something non-human (such as an animal or inanimate object) is:

a)

Anthropomorphism

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

31.

An oxymoron is:

a)

A word that sounds like what it means.

b)

A statement of proposition which is self-contradictory, unreasonable or illogical

c)

The use of opposite or contradictory terms together for emphasis

d)

To give a human quality or ability to something non-human.

32.

A statement or proposition which is self-contradictory, unreasonable or illogical is:

a)

Metaphor

b)

Paradox

c)

Simile

d)

Ironic

33.

An obviously exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally is:

a)

Imagery

b)

Idiom

c)

Hyperbole

34.

The comparison between two unlike things in which one thing becomes another is a(n):

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Idiom

35.

Allusion

a)

A nonhuman subject is given human qualities.

b)

A brief indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.

c)

Repeating a consonant sound throughout a line of work.

d)

Repeating a vowel sound throughout a line of work.

36.

Onomatopoeia

a)

A contradiction in terms.

b)

A sequence of words at the beginning of sequential clauses in order to create emphasis.

c)

The naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz or hiss).

d)

A comparison between 2 or more things that are similar in some ways but otherwise different.

37.
What is the font size for most MLA documents?
a)
8
b)
10
c)
12
d)
14
38.

Which font should typically be used for MLA format?

a)

Arial

b)

Comic Sans

c)

Verdana

d)

Times New Roman

39.

What is the largest reason to use MLA format (or any kind of formal format)?

a)

To avoid plagiarism

b)

To get published

c)

To take up precious time

d)

Because the teacher said so

40.

When using parenthetical citations (citing within the text), what TWO things should you include in a citation?

a)

Author's first name & page #

b)

Author's last name & page #

c)

Title & page #

d)

Author & Title

41.

Which parenthetical citation fits below?

In the story, Fortunado states, "I shall not die of a cough." ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
(Poe 3)
(Poe, 3)
(Poe-3)
(Cask of Amontillado 3)
(Poe Cask of Amontillado)
42.

What is the 'title' of the last page in an MLA essay?

a)

Bibliography

b)

Works Cited

c)

Resources

d)

Game of Thrones

43.

A proper citation for a 'Works Cited' page looks like...

a)
Russell, Tony, Allen Brizee, and Elizabeth Angeli. "MLA Formatting and Style Guide." The Purdue OWL. Purdue U Writing Lab, 4 Apr. 2010. Web. 20 July 2010.
b)
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
44.

If you refer to the author in your sentence, ONLY the page number has to be included in the citation.

Example: According to Jane Austen, social classes can cause both pride and prejudice in society (12).

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Paraphrasing, quoting, or summarizing does not have to be cited within an essay.

a)

True

b)

False