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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an index?

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

What are transitions used for in writing?

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

Where are footnotes typically located?

<p>At the bottom of the page (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are transitions typically found in writing?

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

What is the importance of reading the transition out loud?

<p>To ensure the transition is appropriate (D)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a precise verb in writing?

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

What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

<p>To create a vivid and precise comparison (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Why is it important to read the transition out loud?

<p>To make sure it is appropriate (D)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of transitions in writing?

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

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

<p>To show what you mean (B)</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' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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