placeholder image to represent content

Elements of Non-Fiction

Quiz by Grace Miller

Our brand new solo games combine with your quiz, on the same screen

Correct quiz answers unlock more play!

New Quizalize solo game modes
32 questions
Show answers
  • Q1
    what a piece of writing (or paragraph) is mainly about
    main idea
    30s
  • Q2
    See image
    < main idea is usually told using 1 sentence>
    30s
  • Q3
    sentences that give the reader specific facts, descriptions & examples that help them to better understand the main idea
    supporting details
    30s
  • Q4
    See image
    <Details should NOT be included in the summary of a text>
    30s
  • Q5
    a short paragraph that tells the main events (or most important ideas) from the beginning, middle, and end of a story.
    summary (summarize)
    30s
  • Q6
    See image
    <summary is usually told using 3-4 sentences>
    30s
  • Q7
    the repeating of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
    alliteration
    30s
  • Q8
    See image
    (Example: Sally sells Sea Shells...)
    30s
  • Q9
    comparing 2 things by using the words "like" or "as"
    simile
    30s
  • Q10
    small text found near a picture that provides important information about the picture
    captions
    30s
  • Q11
    instructions for actors and stage crew in a drama
    stage directions
    30s
  • Q12
    See image
    <stage directions are usually written in italics>
    30s
  • Q13
    A drawing that shows or explains something...usually includes labels and captions.
    diagrams
    30s
  • Q14
    Drawings or photographs that help explain what is going on in the text
    illustrations
    30s
  • Q15
    fiction that involves an event in history. Contains historical facts, events, or people, but is not true.
    historical fiction
    30s

Teachers give this quiz to your class