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Identifying Text Structures in Medical and Technical Passages

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Identifying Text Structures in Medical and Technical Passages

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What element is essential in a narrative text?

Figurative language to stimulate the imagination

Organizing words like first, next, and therefore

A plot or series of events (correct)

The author's viewpoint

What is the main purpose of a narrative text?

To describe a complex object or process

To tell a story that can be fiction or nonfiction (correct)

To change the mind of readers and lead them into agreement

To inform and enlighten readers

What is figurative language used for in a narrative text?

To appeal to the reader's emotions

To make the text more informative

To state the author's viewpoint

To stimulate the reader's imagination and make comparisons (correct)

What is a characteristic of characters in a narrative text?

They must participate in the plot Signup and view all the answers

What is not a necessary element in a narrative text?

Organizing words like first, next, and therefore Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a narrative text and a persuasive text?

The author's intention to inform or persuade Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of signal words in a text?

To establish relationships between ideas and indicate a list or sequence Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between denotative and connotative meaning?

Denotative is the literal meaning, while connotative is the emotional reaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an anecdote in a text?

To tell a short, interesting story that illustrates a point Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of persuasive writing that involves presenting an opinion as fact?

One opinion presented as fact Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of informative writing?

To educate the reader about a specific topic Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of informative texts?

They are written to educate and enlighten the reader Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of headings and subheadings in a technical text?

To keep the reader oriented in the text Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of transitional words like 'first', 'then', and 'next'?

To indicate the sequence of events Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of a summary?

To highlight the main idea and supporting details Signup and view all the answers

What is required to make a logical conclusion?

To combine information from the text with prior knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What do procedural signal words relate to?

A particular way of doing something Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary to identify a text's sequence or order of events?

To look for transitional words and phrases Signup and view all the answers