Comparing and Contrasting Genres

Question 1

Which are qualities of strong fictional texts? Check all that apply.Storytelling is central.Photographs of real people are included.Primary sources are used.Statistics and dates are included.Writing is entertaining with imagined events.

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Storytelling is central.

Question 2

Which statements apply to your topic sentence? Check any that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It is a complete sentence.

Question 3

Which are qualities of strong nonfiction texts? Check all that apply.Fantastic characters are well developed.Facts and information are provided.A moral is part of a central theme.Imagined characters are included. Quotes from real people are included.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Fantastic characters are well developed.

Question 4

Write a topic sentence for your paragraph that will compare the strengths of fiction and nonfiction.

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Answer

Question 5

Look at the graphic organizer. Then, answer the questions about which supporting details may follow a topic sentence.

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Nonfiction gives rich information about a topic.; Which sentence provides a detail to support the main idea that fiction is enjoyable to read?: Fiction often explores interesting themes.

Question 6

Which of the following sentences would serve as the best concluding statement for a paragraph that suggests that fiction is more interesting to read?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

After all, fiction is intriguing since it includes the most lively characters and events.

Question 7

Write a paragraph in which you compare and contrast the strengths of fiction and nonfiction.

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Answer

Question 8

What did you include in your paragraph? Check any that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

I included a topic sentence.

Comparing and Contrasting Genres Answers

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