Unit 2: Nonfiction Review 8th RLA

What is a controlling idea or thesis?

• A statement that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper

• A detailed explanation of the topic

• A list of all the arguments in the paper

• A question that the paper seeks to answer

Which of the following is a key component of creating an effective thesis statement?

• A clear and specific argument

• A lengthy and detailed explanation

• A vague and general idea

• An unrelated topic

Identify the difference between tone, voice, and style.

• Tone refers to the attitude of the writer, voice is the author's personality, and style is the way the author uses words.

• Tone is the author's personality, voice is the attitude of the writer, and style is the way the author uses words.

• Tone is the way the author uses words, voice is the attitude of the writer, and style is the author's personality.

• Tone, voice, and style all mean the same thing.

Authors use these elements in nonfiction to:

• Provide factual information

• Create fictional narratives

• Confuse the reader

• Promote fictional characters

What are the main types of author's purpose?

• To inform, to persuade, to entertain

• To confuse, to mislead, to entertain

• To argue, to describe, to narrate

• To question, to answer, to explain

Identify the author's purpose in nonfiction.

• To inform

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To describe

What are the key elements of nonfiction texts?

• Characters and plot

• Facts and information

• Rhymes and rhythm

• Imaginary creatures

How do these elements differ from fiction?

• They are based on real events.

• They are purely imaginative.

• They are fictional narratives.

• They are not related to reality.

What is an informational text?

• A text that provides facts and information

• A fictional story

• A poem

• A persuasive essay

What are common types of informational texts?

• Narrative texts

• Expository texts

• Descriptive texts

• Persuasive texts