Understanding Informational Nonfiction
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What is the main purpose of informational nonfiction?

  • To entertain the reader
  • To provide unbiased facts (correct)
  • To tell a fictional story
  • To persuade the reader
  • What is a key characteristic of articles published in academic journals?

  • They are meant to be read from beginning to end
  • They are published in reference books
  • They are reviewed by peers in the discipline (correct)
  • They are written by amateur authors
  • How do reference books differ from academic journals?

  • Reference books are written by amateur authors, while academic journals publish articles by professionals
  • Reference books are published more frequently than academic journals
  • Reference books are meant to be read from beginning to end, while academic journals are not
  • Reference books contain articles with specific information, while academic journals focus on a broad range of topics (correct)
  • Which of the following is not considered a type of informational nonfiction?

    <p>Novels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of an academic journal?

    <p>To publish research and experiences of professionals in a specific academic discipline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key characteristic of articles published in reference books?

    <p>They contain specific information for the reader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between fiction and nonfiction?

    <p>Nonfiction is based on real-life events, while fiction is created or invented by the author</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of reference book mentioned in the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an editorial article according to the text?

    <p>To share the editor's opinion on a specific topic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of article is described as featuring the writer's analysis and opinion of a specific experience?

    <p>Review article</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a speech?

    <p>To inform the audience about a specific idea or topic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of speeches mentioned in the text?

    <p>They are usually written beforehand and well-rehearsed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the topic of the example editorial article mentioned in the text?

    <p>How to improve the airport security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the audience for the President's State of the Union speech?

    <p>All Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a review article in academic journals according to the text?

    <p>To analyze a topic in-depth from an expert's perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

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