IMTB for Through the Eyes of a Child 8e
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Books such as Wangari’s Trees of Peace, Planting the Trees of Kenya, What to do About Alice are examples of a. Stereotyping in biographies. b. Picture book biographies. c. Hero worship in biographies. d. Biographies that include animals.
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What is the most important literary element in biography? a. Plot b. Characterization c. Setting d. Style
10. Which is probably the most appropriate and practical way that authors of biographies for children begin their research on their subjects? a. They visit original sites. b. They study original materials such as autobiographies, diaries, journals, and letters. c. They interview their subjects or people who knew their subjects. d. They read other books about the time in which the subject lived. 11. Which of the following is the most important question an author should ask before deciding to write about a particular person? a. Has the person made a significant impact on the world for good or ill that children should be aware of? b. Will children have a better understanding of the complexities of human nature after they read this biography? c. Will children discover that history is made up of real people when they read this biography? d. Will children appreciate the contributions of their ancestors or their heritage through the life of the person in this biography? 12. A well-known author of historical biographies for young children is a. Leonard Wibberley b. Jean Craighead George c. Jean Fritz d. Milton Meltzer 13. According to Joanna Rudge Long, how should illustrated biographies be evaluated? a. The style and visual references should be appropriate for the intended audience. b. The pictorial motifs should suit the text. c. The author and illustrator should provide sources. d. All of the above. 14. Of the following subjects for biography, which has traditionally been the most common in children’s biography? a. Explorers of earth and outer space b. Political leaders and social activists c. Artists, scientists, and sport figures d. People who have persevered 15. The subject of Russell Freedman’s biography about a religious leader who lived more than 2,500 years ago and whose teachings have influenced millions of followers featured a. Crimthann b. Saladin c. Confucius d. Muhammad
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