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WorksheetsNikola Tesla/Narrative Structure Nonfiction
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 12mins
Based off of "Nikola Tesla the Greatest Inventor of All," what can you conclude as to what the author thinks about Thomas Edison?
Edison loved hearing and telling a good joke.
Edison lacked integrity and was not a good person.
Edison was doing the best he could because business was tough.
Edison had a gambling problem and knew that he had to get help for it.
In "Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?" what general method of organization does the author use to arrange the information that she presents?
Group of answer choices
comparison and contrast
order of importance
chronological order
cause and effect
As illustrated in "Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?" which of the following were characteristics of Nikola Tesla?
arrogant and proud
corrupt and insincere
intelligent and quick-witted
loud and obnoxious
According to the information in "Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?" in what way did Tesla excel as a student?
He was a remarkable athlete.
He was the school's best writer.
He was exceptional in foreign languages.
He was an outstanding math student.
In “Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?” which main purpose of biographical writing is most clear?
to show the causes and effects of one person’s genius
to focus equally on three great people who share notable similarities
to convince readers that one particular invention is better than another
to inform readers about one person’s life and accomplishments
Use context clues to determine the most likely meaning of plant as it is used in this sentence from “Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?”
"He helped create a power PLANT in Niagara Falls that provided power all the way to New York City."
trap
shrub
factory
blockade
Use context clues to determine the most likely meaning of models as it is used in this statement from “Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?”
"Edison always made a lot of MODELS and tried them out, which took longer."
people who pose for photographers
particular kinds of computers
people who wear certain outfits in a display
small version of items that show their construction
In what situation would you likely need a generator?
The pilot dims the lights in the cabin so passengers can sleep.
The gas light comes on in your car, indicating it is time to fill up.
The lines at the coffee shop are long, and you are late to a meeting.
The power is out throughout your neighborhood because of a windstorm.
Nonfiction narratives are
fictional stories
stories with no factual content
based on true experiences and events
based on fake experiences and events
Nonfiction narratives combine or blend
techniques from fantasy and poetry
narrative techniques with factual content
text features with factual content
poetry with factual content
Which element shows the perspective in which a story is told?
characterization
point of view
theme
sensory detail
What is a primary source?
A source created by someone who was there at the time of an event.
A source created by someone who was NOT there at the time of an event.
Which of these is NOT an example of a primary source?
Original uniforms worn by soldiers
Diaries written at the time of an event
video of a historical event
A poem about a famous person from your classmate
What happened just before Aaron's mom bought the shoes?
