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What defines a narrative non-fiction book?
What defines a narrative non-fiction book?
- A fictional story with imaginary characters
- A story that has happened in real life (correct)
- A collection of facts organized chronologically
- A story about an author’s childhood
Which type of book primarily provides factual information in alphabetical order?
Which type of book primarily provides factual information in alphabetical order?
- Periodicals
- Reference Materials (correct)
- Narrative Non-Fiction
- Autobiography
Which statement best describes periodicals?
Which statement best describes periodicals?
- Fictional narratives based on true events
- Books that tell a personal story
- Regularly published magazines, newspapers, and journals (correct)
- A genre of poetry and prose
What distinguishes an autobiography from other types of books?
What distinguishes an autobiography from other types of books?
Which option is least likely to classify as a narrative non-fiction book?
Which option is least likely to classify as a narrative non-fiction book?
Study Notes
Types of Books
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Autobiography:
- A personal account where the author narrates their own life experiences.
- Offers insights into the author's thoughts, feelings, and events that shaped their life.
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Narrative Non-Fiction:
- Combines factual information with storytelling techniques.
- Engages readers through well-structured narratives about real events or people.
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Periodicals:
- Regularly published works including magazines, newspapers, and academic journals.
- Serve to inform, entertain, or disseminate research findings to the public.
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Reference Materials:
- Collections of factual information organized in an accessible format, often alphabetical.
- Include dictionaries (for word definitions), thesauruses (for synonyms), and encyclopedias (for broad topics).
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Test your knowledge on different genres of books such as autobiographies, narrative non-fiction, periodicals, and reference materials. Understand the characteristics of each type and their significance in literature. See how well you know the variety of written works available to readers.