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What is the primary purpose of informational/factual text?

To express information about the arts, sciences, or social studies (correct)
To persuade and convince the readers
To provide fictional stories and narratives
To entertain and amuse the readers

What does an informational report do?

Classifies, describes, and provides true information about people, animals, things, or phenomena (correct)
Entertains and amuses the readers with imaginative stories
Presents fictional accounts of events and characters
Offers biased opinions and subjective viewpoints

How is an informational text structured or organized?

Starts with a fictional narrative, followed by a series of entertaining anecdotes, and concludes with a surprising twist
Includes biased opinions at the beginning, followed by factual information, and ends with a call to action
Begins with a general classification or definition, then lists a sequence of related information, and ends with a concluding comment (correct)
Opens with a persuasive argument, presents conflicting viewpoints, and closes with a strong opinion

What does it mean to entertain in the context of informational/factual text?

<p>To give amusement or enjoyment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to persuade in the context of informational/factual text?

<p>To believe something, especially after sustained effort; convince (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary purpose of informational/factual text?

To express information about the arts, sciences, or social studies.

What does an informational report do?

Classifies, describes, and provides true information about people, animals, things, or phenomena.

How is an informational text structured or organized?

Begins with a general classification or definition, then lists a sequence of related information, and ends with a concluding comment.

What does it mean to entertain in the context of informational/factual text?

To give amusement or enjoyment.

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What does it mean to persuade in the context of informational/factual text?

To believe something, especially after sustained effort; convince.

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Study Notes

Informational/Factual Text

The primary purpose of informational/factual text is to inform, educate, or explain a topic, providing readers with facts, data, and information.
An informational report presents information about a specific topic, often providing definitions, descriptions, and explanations to help readers understand the subject.

Structure and Organization

Informational texts are typically structured in a logical and organized manner, often using a clear and concise format to convey information.
The text may be divided into sections, subheadings, and paragraphs to make it easier to read and understand.

Entertainment and Persuasion

In the context of informational/factual text, to entertain does not mean to amuse or distract, but rather to engage the reader's interest and make the information more appealing and accessible.
To persuade in informational/factual text means to present information in a way that influences the reader's understanding or opinion on a topic, without necessarily convincing them to adopt a particular point of view.

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Test your knowledge of informational/factual text with this quiz! Explore the characteristics and purposes of informational texts such as newspapers, magazines, digital information, nonfiction books, textbooks, and reference materials. See how well you understand the use of facts and information to inform, entertain, or persuade.