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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?

<p>To lay out a situation before explaining how it was addressed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>To provide definitions of key terms used in the text (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>#Guides for readers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Changing font and using bold, color, or italics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can an author separate important ideas from the text?

<p>Using bullets or notes in the margins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>See what something looks like (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Autobiographies, memoirs, diaries, journals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To condense a lot of information in an easier way to follow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates facts from informed opinions?

<p>Facts can be proven, while informed opinions are based on all information from both sides of the argument (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of narrative journalism?

<p>'An informal piece on current events written with narrative techniques' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

How does literary nonfiction differ from traditional nonfiction?

<p>'Literary nonfiction adopts writing tactics associated with fiction, while traditional nonfiction does not' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To highlight important areas of information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>To show the audience what something looks like (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What distinguishes facts from persuasion in evaluating information?

<p>Facts can be proven. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Graphics like graphs or tables (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does pathos appeal to in persuasive writing?

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

What is the primary focus of narrative journalism?

<p>Reporting on current events using narrative techniques (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Nonfiction essays (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes literary nonfiction from traditional nonfiction?

<p>Literary nonfiction adopts fiction writing tactics. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Highlighting differences and similarities between two subjects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Laying out a situation before explaining how it was addressed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Clarify definitions of key terms used in the text (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By acting as guides to help find important information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>To present data visually for better understanding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does literary nonfiction differ from traditional nonfiction?

<p>It includes personal narrative nonfiction stories (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Find important information within the text (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'Creative writing' approach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'Similarities and differences' between two subjects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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