Nonfiction
What term describes the author's reason for writing a nonfiction piece, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain?
Purpose (author's purpose)
Examples: to inform, to persuade, to entertain.
Which of the following would NOT be an RST source?
a) article
b) essay
c) excerpt from speech
d) short story
e) video
d) short story
What does it mean to infer?
To conclude something about someone or something based on clues given in the text.
The author does not state it; the reader needs to figure it out.
Give THREE examples of signal words that indicate a comparison.
○ as
○ in the same way
○ like
○ likewise
○ similarly
○ also
○ equally
○ in addition
All of the following are considered nonfiction EXCEPT:
a) articles
b) biographies
c) essays
d) memoirs
e) novels
e) novels
If an author tries to change your opinion regarding something, which of the following purposes does the reader try to achieve?
a) entertain
b) express
c) inform
d) persuade
d) persuade
When taking notes from sources, what is the difference between paraphrasing and quoting?
Paraphrasing = restating in your own words
Quoting = copying exact words with quotation marks and citation.
Words or phrases around an unfamiliar word that help you infer its meaning.
________ ________
Context clues
Give THREE examples of signal words that indicate a contrast.
○ but
○ even though
○ however
○ on the other hand
○ otherwise
○ yet
○ although
○ conversely
Which of the following would NOT be appropriate to compare and contrast?
a) rock star vs. astronaut
b) two horror movies
c) two sports cars
d) watching a movie at home vs. in a theater
a) rock star vs. astronaut
Explain how the author's tone differs from the author's purpose.
Tone = author's attitude (e.g., reflective, angry, humorous).
Purpose = reason for writing (inform/persuade/entertain).
Write a thesis statement for the following research question:
How does moral development shape a person's principles?
Thesis statement: Moral development shapes a person's principles by guiding how they evaluate right and wrong, influencing choices through internalized values formed by family, culture, and experience, and determining the consistency of their ethical behavior over time.
What does the word "bias" mean in the context of reading nonfiction?
A tendency to favor one perspective or outcome.
Describe two effective organizational structures for a compare-and-contrast essay.
*Block method (all of A then all of B)
*Point method (alternate points about A and B)
e) novels
Identify two features commonly found in nonfiction texts that help readers locate key information quickly.
headings/subheadings, table of contents, index, bolded terms, captions, bullet lists, glossaries.
In a research simulation task, what is a primary source? Give one example.
Original, first-hand evidence (e.g., diaries, interviews, original research data, letters, photographs).
Give the meaning of "objective" versus "subjective."
Objective = based on facts
Subjective = based on personal feelings or opinions
Which of the following phrases or words can be used while contrasting?
a) as a result
b) for example
c) nonetheless
d) on the other hand
d) on the other hand
What is an objective?
goal
"Unlike traditional diaries, an autobiography offers a retrospective look at a person's life, allowing the author to reflect on past experiences with the benefit of hindsight and maturity."
Which best describes the author's purpose in this sentence?
A. To entertain the reader with a serious issue.
B. To persuade the reader to write a diary.
C. To explain the specific characteristics of an autobiography.
D. To argue that diaries are better than autobiographies.
C. To explain the specific characteristics of an autobiography.
What are three steps you should take to respond to the RST?
Step 1- Read and understand the prompt
Step 2- Take notes/highlight the main points
Step 3- Write down your details/quotes (evidence)
(Step 4- Look for the relationship between the sources)
Putting all the different parts together to create a whole new thing is to __________.
synthesize
The hook...
a) can be a short story
b) engages the reader
c) engages the reader and introduces the subjects
d) introduces what you will prove in the remainder of the essay
c) engages the reader and introduces the subjects
What is the structure of an RST essay?
P1: Introduction/Hook, Background, Thesis
P2: Body 1/Source 1
P3: Body 2/Source 2
P4: Body 3/Source 3
P5:Conclusion/Restated thesis, summary, insight