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Which phrases describe details that appear in historical fiction but NOT in informational texts about history? Select all that apply.
- details related to historical topics
- details the main character would notice
- sensory details about the setting
- facts rather than feelings
Fiction includes some factual details, too.
Fiction includes some factual details, too.
Fiction includes some factual details, too.
Fiction includes some factual details, too.
Read the following excerpt from an informational article
about immigration. As you read, look for hints that tell
you the point of view the text is written from.
The Great Depression, which lasted from 1929 to 1939,
led to even greater restrictions on immigration. This
economic downturn forced many U.S. citizens to search
for work far from home, and the government decided
that the last thing the country needed was more
workers from other countries. In addition to these
restrictions, immigration officials could also turn
down an immigrant at any time for any reason. By 1930,
immigrants to the United States had many obstacles to
overcome before they were allowed into the U.S.
From which point of view is the informational
excerpt about immigration written?
- first-person point of view
- second-person point of view
- third-person point of view
- fourth-person point of view
Notice the use of they in the last sentence.
Notice the use of they in the last sentence.
Notice the use of they in the last sentence.
Notice the use of they in the last sentence.
Which factors limit how the main character understands the novel’s events? Select all that apply.
- gender
- level of maturity
- intelligence
- background
Often, the plot limits what readers know, too.
Often, the plot limits what readers know, too.
Often, the plot limits what readers know, too.
Often, the plot limits what readers know, too.
Abuelita encourages Esperanza and her mother to start over, just as she did. Then, once Esperanza arrives in California, she listens for the heartbeat of the land, just as her father taught her to do in Mexico. What do these details say about the theme of starting over?
- Starting over is not possible.
- Starting over is possible only in a new place.
- Starting over is something to be avoided.
- Starting over can be positive.
Authors select details that help reinforce themes and move the plot forward.
Authors select details that help reinforce themes and move the plot forward.
Authors select details that help reinforce themes and move the plot forward.
Authors select details that help reinforce themes and move the plot forward.
Why does the author share details about how Isabel views Esperanza?
- to show how Esperanza is changing
- to show how mean Isabel is
- to show how different Isabel and Esperanza are
- to show how Miguel has betrayed Esperanza
Before losing everything, Esperanza might have been proud of being different from Miguel’s family members.
Before losing everything, Esperanza might have been proud of being different from Miguel’s family members.
Before losing everything, Esperanza might have been proud of being different from Miguel’s family members.
Before losing everything, Esperanza might have been proud of being different from Miguel’s family members.
When Esperanza climbs into the jalopy with Miguel and his relatives, she describes the truck as looking like it “should be hauling animals instead of people,” but Esperanza decides not to say anything about it. What do these details say about her?
- She is learning to keep her thoughts to herself.
- She is learning to be thankful for what she has.
- She is learning to see people more clearly.
- She is regretting leaving her homeland.
Esperanza would never have ridden in such a vehicle before her father died.
Esperanza would never have ridden in such a vehicle before her father died.
Esperanza would never have ridden in such a vehicle before her father died.
Esperanza would never have ridden in such a vehicle before her father died.
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