Nonfiction Unit Test Review

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unknown words.

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True or False: When using context clues, you should think of a synonym for the unknown word.

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True

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What is the main purpose of nonfiction texts?

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To inform and explain.

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What text feature helps you find specific information in a book?

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Index.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of terms and their definitions found at the end of a book.

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What does 'main idea' refer to in nonfiction?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.

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What is a descriptive text structure?

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A descriptive text structure organizes information by providing lots of details about a topic.

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What is the purpose of using text features in nonfiction?

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Text features help readers navigate and understand the information presented in the text.

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What does 'text structure' mean?

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Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text, such as chronological, cause and effect, or problem and solution.