Evaluating Sources and Expository Text
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What is the purpose of expository text?

  • To persuade or convince the reader
  • To explain, describe, or give information about a subject or topic (correct)
  • To narrate a story
  • To entertain the reader

    • What is the function of a table of contents?

  • To explain technical terms
  • To provide a brief summary of the chapter
  • To provide additional references
  • To list the chapters in the order they appear (correct)

    • What are headers and subtitles?

  • Captions for pictures
  • Footnotes at the bottom of the page
  • Smaller titles under the main topic (correct)
  • The main title of the chapter

    • What is the purpose of a glossary?

    <p>To explain technical terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of an index?

    <p>To alphabetically list important terms and their page numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are transitions used for in writing?

    <p>To smoothly move between ideas, paragraphs, and sections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are footnotes typically located?

    <p>At the bottom of the page</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between footnotes and endnotes?

    <p>Footnotes are at the bottom, endnotes are at the end</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of determining the best transition in writing?

    <p>To clarify the relationship between ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are transitions typically found in writing?

    <p>Connecting paragraphs, sentences, and sections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of reading the transition out loud?

    <p>To ensure the transition is appropriate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of transitions used in higher educational writing?

    <p>They are more sophisticated and academic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using specific, precise nouns in writing?

    <p>It provides more clarity and detail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a precise verb in writing?

    <p>He bunted and sped to first</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

    <p>To create a vivid and precise comparison</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using specific, precise word choices in writing?

    <p>It makes the writing more enjoyable for the reader and the writer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a caption in expository text?

    <p>To provide a brief explanation beneath a picture or other illustration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of evaluating the evidence presented in a source?

    <p>To decide which source to use in a research paper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of using organizational features in expository text?

    <p>To help readers learn and understand the topic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of endnotes in expository text?

    <p>To include sources for the article or other important clarifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to give proper credit for the sources used in writing?

    <p>To avoid plagiarism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a table of contents in expository text?

    <p>To provide a list of chapters in the order they appear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a glossary in expository text?

    <p>To provide a short dictionary of important terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between primary and secondary sources?

    <p>Primary sources are original materials, while secondary sources are interpretations of those materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of determining the relationship when using transitions?

    <p>To figure out the best transition to use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general rule for transitioning sentences within a paragraph?

    <p>They use a transition word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to read the transition out loud?

    <p>To make sure it is appropriate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using precise modifiers in writing?

    <p>They help to show what you mean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using precise verbs in writing?

    <p>To show action or a state of being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of transitions in writing?

    <p>To connect paragraphs, sentences, and sections of writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to use specific, precise nouns in writing?

    <p>To show what you mean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

    <p>To make just the right comparison using 'like' or 'as'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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