Nonfiction Signposts Flashcardziz

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What is extreme or absolute language?

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Language that uses words like 'always', 'never', 'all', or 'none' to emphasize a point.

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What questions should you ask when you see extreme or absolute language?

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Why did the author say it like that?

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What are numbers and statistics in nonfiction?

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Specific numerical data or statistics used to support claims or arguments.

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What question should you ask when you see numbers and stats?

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Why did the author use those numbers or amounts?

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What are the FICTION signposts?

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Literary devices that help readers understand the text, such as AhHa Moment, Contrast and Contradiction, and Tough Questions.

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Which of the following is NOT a FICTION signpost?

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Quoted Words.

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What is a signpost?

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A clue or indicator in the text that helps readers understand the meaning or significance of the content.

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What does the question 'Can I find clues in the text to help me?' indicate?

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It indicates the use of the Word Gaps signpost.

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What is the purpose of asking questions while reading nonfiction?

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To engage with the text and enhance comprehension.

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What is the 'Again and Again' signpost?

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A repeated element in the text that may indicate a theme or important idea.