Text Structures Review

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What is the main purpose of a cause and effect structure in informational texts?

To describe a person, idea, place, or thing in detail

To show the similarities and differences between two subjects

To relate events in the order in which they occurred

To explain how certain actions lead to specific outcomes (correct)

What does a compare and contrast structure aim to achieve in informational texts?

To relate events in chronological order

To describe events using creative writing

To show how actions lead to outcomes

To highlight similarities and differences between two subjects (correct)

In what order do texts with a 'chronological order' structure present events?

Based on size or importance

Based on the frequency of occurrence

Based on the sequence in which events occurred (correct)

Based on the author's preference

What is the primary focus of a problem and solution structure in informational texts?

To lay out a situation before explaining how it was addressed Signup and view all the answers

Which feature acts as a guide to help readers find important information in informational texts?

Index Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a glossary in an informational text?

To provide definitions of key terms used in the text Signup and view all the answers

Which type of structure often uses creative writing to make an event come alive?

#Descriptive structure Signup and view all the answers

'Print features' in an informational text mainly serve as what?

#Guides for readers Signup and view all the answers

What are some techniques an author may use to highlight important information in a text?

Changing font and using bold, color, or italics Signup and view all the answers

How can an author separate important ideas from the text?

Using bullets or notes in the margins Signup and view all the answers

What do illustrations such as photographs or drawings help the audience do?

See what something looks like Signup and view all the answers

In literary nonfiction, what types of writing are considered personal narrative nonfiction?

Autobiographies, memoirs, diaries, journals Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using graphics like graphs or tables in a text?

To condense a lot of information in an easier way to follow Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates facts from informed opinions?

Facts can be proven, while informed opinions are based on all information from both sides of the argument Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of narrative journalism?

'An informal piece on current events written with narrative techniques' Signup and view all the answers

What type of writing is associated with conveying scientific facts and principles through creative narrative writing?

'Science writing' Signup and view all the answers

How does literary nonfiction differ from traditional nonfiction?

'Literary nonfiction adopts writing tactics associated with fiction, while traditional nonfiction does not' Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using bold, color, or italics in a text?

To highlight important areas of information Signup and view all the answers

In literary nonfiction, what writing tactic is commonly associated with fiction?

Descriptive imagery Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using illustrations like drawings or photographs in a text?

To show the audience what something looks like Signup and view all the answers

Which type of writing in literary nonfiction includes autobiographies and memoirs?

Personal narrative nonfiction Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes facts from persuasion in evaluating information?

Facts can be proven. Signup and view all the answers

Which element helps an author summarize statistical information in a text?

Graphics like graphs or tables Signup and view all the answers

What does pathos appeal to in persuasive writing?

Emotions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of narrative journalism?

Reporting on current events using narrative techniques Signup and view all the answers

Which literary nonfiction type addresses a brief text about a single topic?

Nonfiction essays Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes literary nonfiction from traditional nonfiction?

Literary nonfiction adopts fiction writing tactics. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'compare and contrast' structure aim to achieve in informational texts?

Highlighting differences and similarities between two subjects Signup and view all the answers

In informational texts, what is the primary focus of a 'problem and solution' structure?

Laying out a situation before explaining how it was addressed Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a glossary in an informational text?

Clarify definitions of key terms used in the text Signup and view all the answers

How do 'print features' in an informational text mainly serve the readers?

By acting as guides to help find important information Signup and view all the answers

Which type of structure is often used to relate events in the order they occurred in informational texts?

Chronological order structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using graphics like graphs or tables in an informational text?

To present data visually for better understanding Signup and view all the answers

How does literary nonfiction differ from traditional nonfiction?

It includes personal narrative nonfiction stories Signup and view all the answers

'Organizational aids' in informational texts help readers do what?

Find important information within the text Signup and view all the answers

'Descriptive structure' often uses what approach to illustrate events in informational texts?

'Creative writing' approach Signup and view all the answers

'Compare and contrast' structures are mainly focused on highlighting what aspects?

'Similarities and differences' between two subjects Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main purpose of a cause and effect structure in informational texts?

What does a compare and contrast structure aim to achieve in informational texts?

In what order do texts with a 'chronological order' structure present events?

What is the primary focus of a problem and solution structure in informational texts?

Which feature acts as a guide to help readers find important information in informational texts?

What is the purpose of a glossary in an informational text?

Which type of structure often uses creative writing to make an event come alive?

'Print features' in an informational text mainly serve as what?

What are some techniques an author may use to highlight important information in a text?

How can an author separate important ideas from the text?

What do illustrations such as photographs or drawings help the audience do?

In literary nonfiction, what types of writing are considered personal narrative nonfiction?

What is the purpose of using graphics like graphs or tables in a text?

What differentiates facts from informed opinions?

What is an example of narrative journalism?

What type of writing is associated with conveying scientific facts and principles through creative narrative writing?

How does literary nonfiction differ from traditional nonfiction?

What is the purpose of using bold, color, or italics in a text?

In literary nonfiction, what writing tactic is commonly associated with fiction?

What is the main purpose of using illustrations like drawings or photographs in a text?

Which type of writing in literary nonfiction includes autobiographies and memoirs?

What distinguishes facts from persuasion in evaluating information?

Which element helps an author summarize statistical information in a text?

What does pathos appeal to in persuasive writing?

What is the primary focus of narrative journalism?

Which literary nonfiction type addresses a brief text about a single topic?

What distinguishes literary nonfiction from traditional nonfiction?

What does the 'compare and contrast' structure aim to achieve in informational texts?

In informational texts, what is the primary focus of a 'problem and solution' structure?

What is the purpose of a glossary in an informational text?

How do 'print features' in an informational text mainly serve the readers?

Which type of structure is often used to relate events in the order they occurred in informational texts?

What is the main purpose of using graphics like graphs or tables in an informational text?

How does literary nonfiction differ from traditional nonfiction?

'Organizational aids' in informational texts help readers do what?

'Descriptive structure' often uses what approach to illustrate events in informational texts?

'Compare and contrast' structures are mainly focused on highlighting what aspects?

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