Literary and Informational Texts Flashcards
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A historical text describes a battle in the exact order events unfolded over three days. This organization is:
Answer: Chronological order
Relating events in the sequence they happened is chronological order.
"I've told you a million times to clean your room." This statement uses:
Answer: Hyperbole
The exaggerated 'a million times' is hyperbole used for emphasis.
An author's word choices like "crumbling," "deserted," and "shadowed" most contribute to a tone that is:
Answer: Bleak and gloomy
These dark, decaying words create a bleak, gloomy tone.
A nonfiction passage claims a new bridge will reduce commute times. Which statement is a fact rather than an opinion?
Answer: The bridge spans 1.2 miles across the river
A measurable, verifiable detail like the bridge's length is a fact, not an opinion.
In a poem, a caged bird is described singing of freedom. The caged bird most likely symbolizes:
Answer: A person longing for liberty
The caged bird is a symbol representing a human yearning to be free.
Which sentence from an essay is most likely the author's thesis?
Answer: Schools should require financial literacy courses for all students
A thesis states an arguable position the essay will defend, such as requiring financial literacy.
An author compares two leadership styles point by point throughout an article. This structure is:
Answer: Compare and contrast
Examining similarities and differences point by point is the compare-and-contrast structure.