Selecting Texts Answers

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Why would someone choose to read a nonfiction text about house pets?

A
to connect on an emotional level with an animal
B
to be entertained by a funny anecdote about an animal
C
to analyze the relationship between animals and humans
D
to understand what an animal might say if they could speak
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Read the sentence from "Indian Boyhood.” What purpose does this sentence serve?

A
to show why books are studied
B
to teach the reader how to study
C
to make a connection with the reader
D
to inform the reader about animals’ habits
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Stefan has read "Indian Boyhood" and would like to gain more historical context about Ohiyesa’s life. Which text would best address this purpose?

A
an encyclopedia entry about Ohiyesa
B
a novel titled My Tribal Friends and Family
C
a speech by Ohiyesa at a college graduation
D
a newspaper article titled “Children and Tribal Life”
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What purpose would this excerpt serve for the reader?

A
to become more dignified
B
to be like a plaything for others
C
to learn the meaning of “Hakadah”
D
to identify with the writer’s life experience
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Which purposes do nonfiction texts serve? Check all that apply.to give factsto provide informationto offer entertainmentto use rhyme and meterto teach something to readersto describe real people, places, and experiences

A
to give facts
B
to provide information
C
to offer entertainment
D
to use rhyme and meter
E
to teach something to readers
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to describe real people, places, and experiences

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