Lesson 1-3 Quiz

What is a memoir?

• A memoir is a narrative, written from the perspective of the author, about an important part of their life.

• A memoir is a story about an author's entire life.

• A memoir is a story about an author's parents life.

What book are we reading?

• Boy, By Ronald Dahl

• Girl, By Ronald Dahl

• The Boy in Red Jacket, Ronald Dahl

What does it mean to "annotate the text"?

• Summarize words/phrases, areas of focus, main points

• Highlight words/phrases, areas of focus, main points

• Underline words/phrases, areas of focus, main points

• Paraphrase words/phrases, areas of focus, main points

What is thesis statement?

• A thesis statement is a sentence that states how the author feels.

• A thesis statement is a sentence that states the conclusion

• A thesis statement is a sentence that states the topic and purpose of your paper.

What does it mean to use vivid details?

• To use bright colors in a painting
• To use strong and powerful details
• To use clear and detailed descriptions to create a strong image in the reader's mind
• To use exaggerated details for dramatic effect

What is a narrative?

• A type of dance
• A kind of food
• A spoken or written account of connected events; a story
• A type of clothing

What is persuasive writing?

• A type of writing that uses facts and evidence to convince the reader of something
• A type of writing that tells a story
• A type of writing that describes a person, place, or thing
• A type of writing that explains how to do something

What are the five senses?

• Sight, Smell, Taste, Touch, Hearing
• Sight, Smell, Taste, Touch, Emotion
• Sight, Smell, Taste, Touch, Balance
• Sight, Smell, Taste, Touch, Temperature

Define non-fiction:

• A genre of literature that includes made-up stories
• A type of writing that is based on real facts and information
• A genre of literature that includes poetry and drama
• A type of writing that is based on the author's imagination

Define fiction:

• A type of nonliteral genre in which the creation of the author's imagination is not presented as fact, though it may be based on a true story or situation
• A type of literature that is based on facts and real events
• A type of literature that is based on scientific facts and data
• A type of literature that is based on historical events and characters