Analyzing Nonfiction Text Types-3.0

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of a biography?

• It is written by the person themselves.

• It provides factual information about someone's life.

• It is a fictional story.

• It focuses on teaching a specific skill.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

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What is the main purpose of an informational text?

• To entertain the reader with a story.

• To provide instructions on how to do something.

• To inform the reader about a specific topic.

• To express personal opinions and feelings.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

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Which of the following best describes an autobiography?

• A text that provides step-by-step instructions.

• A story written about someone else's life.

• A self-written account of the author's own life.

• A collection of fictional short stories.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

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What is a common feature of essays?

• They are always written in first-person perspective.

• They include fictional characters and plots.

• They present an argument or point of view.

• They are written in the form of a dialogue.

Which type of text is most likely to include a headline and byline?

• Biography

• News Article

• How-To Guide

• Essay

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

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What is the primary goal of a how-to guide?

• To narrate a historical event.

• To provide detailed instructions on completing a task.

• To analyze a piece of literature.

• To describe a person's life story.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

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Which of the following is a key difference between a biography and an autobiography?

• Biographies are always fictional, while autobiographies are factual.

• Biographies are written by someone else, while autobiographies are self-written.

• Biographies focus on future events, while autobiographies focus on past events.

• Biographies are written in first-person, while autobiographies are in third-person.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

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In which type of text would you most likely find a thesis statement?

• News Article

• How-To Guide

• Essay

• Biography

What is a common element found in news articles?

• A fictional plot

• A step-by-step process

• An objective report of recent events

• A personal narrative

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

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Which type of text is most likely to include diagrams or illustrations to aid understanding?

• Essay

• Biography

• How-To Guide

• Autobiography

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CCSS.RI.K.5