Nonfiction Pretest
This is to see what you know about nonfiction before we begin our nonfiction unit.
- 1.
Writing objectively means
- A.
Writing about an object
- B.
Writing without inserting the author's opinion or feelings
- C.
Writing that includes the author's opinion or feeling
- D.
Writing that does not include imagery
Correct Answer
B. Writing without inserting the author's opinion or feelings -
- 2.
Subjective writing means
- A.
Writing about a subject
- B.
Writing that includes the author's feelings and/or opinion
- C.
Writing that does not include the author's feelings and/or opinion
- D.
Writing without description
Correct Answer
B. Writing that includes the author's feelings and/or opinion -
- 3.
Figurative language is
- A.
Language that is used literally
- B.
Language that is not used literally
- C.
Language that appeals to the 5 senses
- D.
Another word for tone
Correct Answer
B. Language that is not used literally -
- 4.
Tone is
- A.
The author's feelings toward his/her writing
- B.
The reader's feelings toward the piece
- C.
The general atmosphere of the piece
- D.
The ending of the piece
Correct Answer
A. The author's feelings toward his/her writing -
- 5.
Mood is
- A.
The author's feelings toward his/her writing
- B.
The general atmosphere of the piece
- C.
The ending of the story
- D.
An example of imagery
Correct Answer
B. The general atmosphere of the piece -
- 6.
Imagery is
- A.
A type of mood
- B.
Several pictures
- C.
Imagination
- D.
Language that appeals to the 5 senses
Correct Answer
D. Language that appeals to the 5 senses -
- 7.
Nonfiction is literature that is
Correct Answer
true
real - 8.
What are 4 types of figurative language?
- A.
Imagery, objective, subjective, hyperbole
- B.
Hyperbole, simile, metaphor, personification
- C.
Personifiction, imagery, objective, simile
- D.
Simile, metaphor, rhyme, hyperbole
Correct Answer
B. Hyperbole, simile, metaphor, personification -
- 9.
Hyperbole is
- A.
Over exaggeration
- B.
Comparing 2 things using like or as
- C.
Comparing 2 things without using like or as
- D.
Giving human characteristics to something nonhuman
Correct Answer
A. Over exaggeration -
- 10.
Personification is
- A.
Over exaggeration
- B.
Comparing 2 things using like or as
- C.
Comparing 2 things without using like or as
- D.
Giving human characteristics to something nonhuman
Correct Answer
D. Giving human characteristics to something nonhuman -
- 11.
The sand screamed across the beach. This is an example of
- A.
Hyperbole
- B.
Personification
- C.
Simile
- D.
Metaphor
Correct Answer
B. Personification -
- 12.
The sky was the color of death. This is an example of
- A.
Hyperbole
- B.
Simile
- C.
Metaphor
- D.
Personification
Correct Answer(s)
A. Hyperbole
C. Metaphor -
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