8th: Fiction Vs. Nonfiction
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Fiction once began as oral storytelling, and it was how people entertained one another.
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True
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False
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About This Quiz
This is a review of two important genres, fiction and nonfiction. Students may use their notes from the 8th grade Reader's Journey text, pgs. 6-7 to guide them during this quiz.
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This image is an example of a character that would be found in the nonfiction genre, in a text which contained facts about the "Border Collie" breed.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The image is an example of a character that would be found in the nonfiction genre because it is related to the "Border Collie" breed, which is a factual subject. In nonfiction texts, characters are often used to provide information and support the facts presented in the text. Therefore, the statement "True" is correct.Rate this question:
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A character's conflict is part of which story element:
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Setting
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Theme
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Plot
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A. PlotExplanation
A character's conflict is part of the plot. The plot refers to the sequence of events that make up a story, including the main character's struggles and conflicts. The conflict is a central element of the plot as it drives the story forward and creates tension and suspense. It is through the character's conflict that the plot unfolds and the story develops.Rate this question:
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The mood helps establish which story element:
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Setting
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Plot
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Theme
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A. SettingExplanation
The mood of a story helps establish the setting. The setting refers to the time and place in which the story takes place. The mood of a story can help create a specific atmosphere or tone that reflects the setting. For example, if the mood is dark and eerie, it can suggest a setting that is mysterious or ominous. The mood helps to set the stage and create a sense of atmosphere, which in turn helps to establish the setting of the story.Rate this question:
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Which point-of-view perspective takes the "voice" of the narrator?
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First-person
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Second-person
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Third-person
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A. First-personExplanation
The first-person point-of-view perspective takes the "voice" of the narrator. In this perspective, the narrator tells the story from their own personal experiences and uses pronouns like "I" and "me". This allows the reader to see the events and emotions of the story through the narrator's eyes and to gain insight into their thoughts and feelings.Rate this question:
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What is the message that an author is trying to communicate called?
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Main idea
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Thread
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Theme
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A. ThemeExplanation
The message that an author is trying to communicate is called the theme. The theme is the underlying message or central idea of a literary work. It is the overarching concept or topic that the author wants to convey to the reader. The theme can be inferred through the events, characters, and symbols in the story, and it often reflects on universal truths or explores important social issues.Rate this question:
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Which genre of nonfiction tells a "life story"? (Spelling counts, I'll accept a singular or plural versions of your response)
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biography
autobiography
biographies
autobiographiesExplanation
Biography and autobiography are genres of nonfiction that tell a "life story". Biographies refer to the life stories of other people written by someone else, while autobiographies are life stories written by the person themselves. Biographies and autobiographies can also be referred to in their plural forms, biographies and autobiographies, respectively.Rate this question:
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What is one different type of nonfiction, other than the "life story" options from the previous question and an informational text, as noted inthe RJ (list them in the singular tense, ex: book versus books), ?
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essay
article
letter
journal
diaryExplanation
The correct answer is essay, article, letter, journal, diary. These are all different types of nonfiction writing. An essay is a short piece of writing on a particular subject. An article is a piece of writing that is published in a newspaper or magazine. A letter is a written message that is usually sent to someone. A journal is a personal record of daily events or experiences. A diary is similar to a journal, but it is usually more personal and focused on the writer's thoughts and feelings.Rate this question:
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What is a suggested strategy for reading fiction and nonfiction in the RJ?
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Reread text
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Ask the teacher what the text means
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Mark the text
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Visualize what you read
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A. Visualize what you readExplanation
Visualizing what you read is a suggested strategy for reading fiction and nonfiction in the RJ. This involves creating mental images or pictures in your mind based on the descriptions and details provided in the text. By visualizing, readers can better understand and remember the content, as it helps to engage the imagination and make connections with the material. This strategy can enhance comprehension and make reading more enjoyable and immersive.Rate this question:
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