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1

The term nonfiction is currently preferred over informational because informational
A)Is too hard to remember
B)Is associated with encyclopedias and textbooks
C)Is not an accurate term
D)Is confusing to children
2

The following is not a new trend in the nonfiction publishing for children
A)A greater focus on books for the very young
B)Increased quality and quantity of books
C)Greater emphasis on illustrations
D)Efforts to reduce the cost of nonfiction books
3

If a nonfiction book about Japan made the statement, "Everyone in Japan loves rice," this would be an example of
A)Lack of clarity
B)Stereotyping by omission
C)Making a sweeping generalization
D)Theory rather than fact
4

The following factor should be considered when evaluating whether a nonfiction book has been written appropriately for the intended audience of the book
A)The interest level
B)The book's cost
C)The publication date
D)The book jacket design
5

The organization of a nonfiction book can be accomplished through
A)Explanations in context
B)The use of chronology
C)Clarification of size relationships
D)Placing facts in perspective
6

It is of primary importance for nonfiction books to be
A)Easy to read
B)Entertaining
C)Suitable for small children
D)Accurate and authentic
7

A nonfiction book that contains the statement, "The small fish was so scared that he began to sob hysterically," should be critiqued for
A)Having an easy reading level
B)Overdramatizing a situation
C)Writing down to children
D)Using anthropomorphism
8

An author can involve the child in the process of inquiry by
A)Providing an index
B)Using anthropomorphism
C)Asking open-ended questions
D)Making generalizations
9

A specialized book
A)Gives specific information about a relatively limited topic
B)Gives an overall view of a substantial topic
C)Describes the life cycle of an animal or a plant
D)Explores the characteristics of a class of objects or an abstract idea
10

An author of a photographic essay uses the camera to
A)Create awe-inspiring photos
B)Tell a story through photographs
C)Expose unusual perspectives
D)Enhance written details
11

A concept book
A)Is a collection of photographs used in a journalistic fashion
B)Explores the characteristics of a class of objects or an abstract idea
C)Gives an overall view of a substantial topic
D)Gives information about the course of an animal's life
12

A life-cycle book about an animal is likely to include
A)A discussion of the animal's birth
B)Talking animals
C)Recognition of the animal's feelings
D)The animal's death
13

A nonfiction trade book often has this advantage over a textbook
A)It is easier to read
B)It has an index
C)It is easier to locate
D)It is more up-to-date
14

A survey book
A)Explores the characteristics of a class of objects or an abstract idea
B)Is a nonfiction book published in picture-book format
C)Is a naming book
D)Gives an overall view of a substantial topic
15

The theory behind the use of fiction books during a study of factual topics is
A)Children can search for facts in fiction stories
B)Fiction is more enjoyable to read than nonfiction
C)Fiction adds another perspective to facts
D)Fiction books are more readily available





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