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Georgia Milestones ELA Non-fiction Review

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is an example of non-fiction?
    A biography on Martin Luther King Jr.
    A fantasy novel
    A science fiction novel
    A romance novel
    60s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
    A fictional story about a Civil War soldier
    A newspaper article about the Civil War
    A history textbook on the Civil War
    A diary entry from a Civil War soldier
    60s
  • Q3
    What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?
    Primary sources are published in academic journals, while secondary sources are published in popular magazines.
    Primary sources are written by experts, while secondary sources are written by amateurs.
    Primary sources are created at the time of the event, while secondary sources are created after the event.
    Primary sources are in color, while secondary sources are black and white.
    60s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is an example of an expository text?
    A romance novel
    A mystery novel
    A science fiction novel
    A newspaper article explaining the effects of climate change
    60s
  • Q5
    What is the difference between a biography and an autobiography?
    A biography is usually longer than an autobiography.
    A biography is written by someone famous, while an autobiography is written by an average person.
    A biography is written about someone by someone else, while an autobiography is written by the person themselves.
    A biography is always written after the person has died.
    60s
  • Q6
    What is one main purpose of non-fiction writing?
    to entertain
    to confuse
    to inform or educate
    to persuade
    60s
  • Q7
    What is the difference between fact and opinion?
    There is no difference between facts and opinions.
    Opinions can be proven true or false, while facts are based on personal beliefs.
    Facts and opinions are the same thing.
    Facts can be proven true or false, while opinions are based on personal beliefs.
    60s
  • Q8
    What is bias in non-fiction writing?
    when the writing is too informative
    when the writing is too short
    when the writing is too objective
    when the author has a personal opinion or belief that can affect their writing
    60s
  • Q9
    What is the main idea of a non-fiction passage?
    the central idea- the main point the author is trying to make
    a summary of the entire passage
    a small detail in the passage
    a question the author is trying to answer
    60s
  • Q10
    What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?
    A paraphrase briefly states the main ideas in the author's own words, while a summary restates a specific section in the author's words.
    A summary and paraphrase are the same thing.
    A summary briefly states the main ideas in the author's own words, while a paraphrase restates a specific section in the author's words.
    A summary is longer than a paraphrase.
    60s
  • Q11
    What is the purpose of citing sources in non-fiction writing?
    to make the writing longer
    to show off the author's knowledge
    to confuse readers
    to give credit to the original author and to help readers find more information
    60s

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