Fiction
What does fiction mean?
something that is not real or made up
What is non-fiction?
Identify 1 type of media
social media, print, newspaper, radio, tv, magazine or electronic media
Identify the error in this sentence:
I arrived in canada three months ago.
Canada needs a capital "c"
What does assumption mean?
something that a person accepts as true without question or proof
What is a conflict in a story?
A conflict is a struggle between an opposing character, force or emotion.
What is one type of non-fiction we studied in class?
newspaper reports or
biographies
What is a type of advertising content?
demonstration, testimonial or celebrity endorsement
What is the punctuation error in this sentence?
I went to the restaurant and ordered a meal, then I went to the mall with my friends.
the comma (splice)
This is is a run-on-sentence.
Correction: ...meal. Then,...
What does perspective mean?
It means a way of looking at things.
What is a dynamic character?
A dynamic character is one that changes (physically or mentally) throughout a story.
What is an informational text? Name one informational text you read in class.
A text that gives information about something.
Seatbelts, Diamonds, Google
Why is fake news (misinformation/disinformation) a problem?
People can believe it and may take some kind of action that would have negative results for them and/or someone else.
Correct the following sentence: I have too many homeworks.
I have too much homework.
Give an example of bias.
Fiction, news, social media and advertisements all contain bias.
What is a "plot" of a story?
A plot of a story contains the main events.
What is the byline in a newspaper report?
The line that gives the reporter's name or who wrote the report.
What is a target audience?
The people that something (such as an advertisement) is meant for?
Is this sentence correct? If not, make the necessary corrections.
The team are ready to play there last game.
No
The team is ready to play its last game.
Give an example of a stereotype.
For example: All Canadians are polite.
Why are themes important in a story?
They are important because they give meaning, a message or lesson to the reader(s).
The "lead" is usually the first sentence in a newspaper report that answers "who, what, where, and when".
What is something you need to protect when using social media?
Your privacy
What type or grammatical error is this:
We just moved into a new house, we bought a new sofa and table, now we can have a party.
ROS (Run on Sentence)
We just moved into a new house and bought a new sofa and table. Now we can have a party.
What does "point of view" refer to in books (fiction or non-fiction)?
From whose point of view the story is being told from.
First, Second or Third Person