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Chapter 3 – Evaluating and Selecting Literature for Children Multiple Choice 1.
Why is it important for a literature program to provide a balance of selections, including classics and contemporary stories, fantasy, prose, poetry, biographies, and nonfiction? a. Children do not know what they will like until encouraged to read different types of literature. b. A balanced literature program will develop children’s literary heritage. c. If children are exposed to a wide variety of literature, they will develop recognition and appreciation of good literature. d. All of the above.
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What is probably the most important reason that people responsible for choosing books for children read works of literary criticism? a. They do not have to read the books themselves. b. They can be guided by experts to identify quality literature they might not otherwise have known about. c. They can be persuaded not to acquire certain books that might be controversial. d. None of the above.
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Which of the following guidelines is not important for literary criticism? a. An interpretation of the text. b. A condemnation of the book on censorship charges. c. A personal judgment about the quality of the text. d. A comparison and contrast with other books.
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If you read a descriptive review of a book in the Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books you would expect to read a. Characterizations of particular groups, distinguishable ethnic characteristics, moral values, and potential popularity. b. Description of the book and a mention of literary elements. c. A discussion, comparison, and evaluation of the book’s influence on society. d. All of the above.
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If you read an analytical review in The Horn Book, you would expect to read a. Characterizations of particular groups, distinguishable ethnic characteristics, moral values, and potential popularity. b. Factual information about the story and illustrations of the book. c. A discussion, comparison, and evaluation of literary elements in the book. d. All of the above. Multicultural literature teaches a. Children of the majority culture to respect values and contributions of minority groups. b. Children of the majority culture to respect and value contributions of people in other parts of the world. c. Children to broaden their understandings of history, geography, and natural history. d. All of the above.
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To develop the order of events in a biography, an author would probably organize the narrative in which of the following ways? a. Chronological order b. Flashbacks c. Problem and solution d. Cause and effect
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