Vocabulary
Non-Fiction
The Happiest Refugee
Random
Survival
100

Define 'Survive' 

To continue to live or exist

100

What is nonfiction?

A genre that provides factual information

100

Where was Anh Do born?

Vietnam

100

What is a common text feature found in nonfiction books?

A) Plot twist

B) Table of Contents

C) Character development

B) Table of Contents

100

What is one of the first things you should do if you get lost in the wilderness?

Stay put and signal for help

200

Define 'Inform'

Give facts or information

200

Which of the following is NOT a type of nonfiction?

A) Biography

B) Novel

C) Essay

B) Novel 

200

What significant event forced Anh Do's family to flee Vietnam?

The Vietnam War

200

Explain the difference between an autobiography and biography 

An autobiography is a self-written account of the author’s own life. 

A biography is a written account of someone else's life, authored by another person.

200

In survival situations, what is the "Rule of Threes"?

A) You can survive three days without water, three weeks without food, and three minutes without air.

B) You need three tools for survival.

C) You should always travel in groups of three.

A) You can survive three days without water, three weeks without food, and three minutes without air.

300

Define 'Factual'

Concerned with what is actually the case

300

What is the purpose of a biography?

A) To entertain the reader with fictional stories

B) To provide an account of someone's life

C) To analyze a piece of literature

B) To provide an account of someone's life

300

What profession does Anh Do pursue in Australia?

Comedian and actor

300

What does a glossary provide in a nonfiction text?

Definitions of difficult terms

300

What survival technique involves making a shelter from natural materials?

Building a lean-to

400

Define 'Durable'

To be able to withstand wear, pressure or damage

400

An account written about my life by me is a ______________________

Autobiography 

400

What event in Anh's school life sparked his interest in comedy?

A school talent show

400

What mode of transport did Anh's family use to escape Vietnam?

Boat

400

What is foraging?

Gathering wild food and resources

500

Define 'Salience'

A strategy of emphasis, highlighting what is important in a text.

500

List 5 nonfiction text types

1. infographics 

2. News

3. Autobiography

4. Biography

5. documentary 

other: memoir, essay, how-to guide 

500

What kinds of clothes did Anh's brother wear when he came to Australia and why?

Anh's brother wore hand-me-down clothes from a charity shop, specifically girls' clothes. This was due to their family's financial struggles and the limited options available to them upon arriving in Australia.

500

What lesson does Anh learn about happiness throughout his journey?

A) Happiness is linked to wealth

B) Happiness comes from family and resilience

C) Happiness is unattainable

B) Happiness comes from family and resilience

500

What is the best way to purify water in a survival situation?

Boiling it