Starter quiz

  • What type of illustrations does Owen Davey use to depict the cats in the book?
    • realistic and detailed illustrations  ✓
    • cartoons and caricatures
    • watercolor paintings
    • abstract art
  • What is the primary purpose of non-fiction texts?
    • to entertain
    • to convey factual information  ✓
    • to create fictional stories
    • to express personal opinions
  • What distinguishes non-fiction texts from fiction texts in terms of content?
    • use of dialogue and character development
    • presentation of factual information  ✓
    • inclusion of imaginative stories
    • emotional impact on the reader
  • What is the tone typically associated with non-fiction writing?
    • subjective and emotional
    • objective and neutral  ✓
    • playful and humorous
    • dramatic and suspenseful
  • True or false? Scanning non-fiction texts to retrieve information involves reading each word slowly.
    • True
    • False ✓
  • Match the layout feature with the correct definition.
    • headings and subheadings
      Provide an organisational structure. ✓
    • captions and labels
      Provides context and explanation for visuals. ✓
    • index and table of content
      Provides quick reference to specific sections. ✓

Attributions

  • Q1: Reproduced with kind permission of Flying Eye Books Ltd © Owen Davey 2017

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