Fiction
Non-Fiction
Media
Grammar/Writing Conventions
Vocabulary
100

What does fiction mean?

something that is not real or made up

100

What is non-fiction?

something that is real or a text that contains facts
100

Identify 1 type of media

social media, print,  newspaper, radio, tv, magazine or electronic media

100

Identify the error in this sentence:

I arrived in canada three months ago.


Canada needs a capital "c"

100

What does assumption mean?

something that a person accepts as true without question or proof

200

What is a conflict in a story?

A conflict is a struggle between an opposing character, force or emotion. 


200

What is one type of non-fiction we studied in class?

newspaper reports or

 biographies

200

What is a type of advertising content?

demonstration, testimonial or celebrity endorsement

200

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,...

200

What does perspective mean?

It means a way of looking at things.

300

What is a dynamic character?  

A dynamic character is one that changes (physically or mentally) throughout a story.

300

What is an informational text?  Name one informational text you read in class.

A text that gives information about something.

Seatbelts, Diamonds, Google

300

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.

300

Correct the following sentence: I have too many homeworks.


I have too much homework.

300

Give an example of bias.

Fiction, news, social media and advertisements all contain bias.

400

What is a "plot" of a story?

A plot of a story contains the main events.

400

What is the byline in a newspaper report?

The line that gives the reporter's name or who wrote the report.

400

What is a target audience?

The people that something (such as an advertisement) is meant for?

400

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.

400

Give an example of a stereotype.

For example:  All Canadians are polite.

500

Why are themes important in a story?

They are important because they give meaning, a message or lesson to the reader(s).

500
Define the "lead" in a newspaper report.

The "lead" is usually the first sentence in a newspaper report that answers "who, what, where, and when".

500

What is something you need to protect when using social media?

Your privacy

500

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.

500

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

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