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What term best fits in the blank in the sentence: 'Word (1)____________ are composed of words with related meanings but with different levels of (2).'
What term best fits in the blank in the sentence: 'Word (1)____________ are composed of words with related meanings but with different levels of (2).'
- Clarity
- Intensity (correct)
- Variety
- Complexity
Which term accurately describes made-up stories?
Which term accurately describes made-up stories?
- True
- Fictional (correct)
- Realistic
- Factual
In the context provided, what should be written in a text that presents facts and talks about real events?
In the context provided, what should be written in a text that presents facts and talks about real events?
- Fables
- True stories (correct)
- Made-up stories
- Parables
Which statement is an example of a made-up (fictional) scenario?
Which statement is an example of a made-up (fictional) scenario?
What writing style presents characteristics, features, and examples to describe a subject or topic?
What writing style presents characteristics, features, and examples to describe a subject or topic?
'Christmas is celebrated every December 25th.' Is this statement real or made-up?
'Christmas is celebrated every December 25th.' Is this statement real or made-up?
What is the main characteristic of the first text provided?
What is the main characteristic of the first text provided?
What is the main characteristic of the second text provided?
What is the main characteristic of the second text provided?
Which type of text is the poem in the last text provided?
Which type of text is the poem in the last text provided?
What type of writing style is predominantly used in the first text?
What type of writing style is predominantly used in the first text?
Which element is NOT present in the second text?
Which element is NOT present in the second text?
What distinguishes the first text from the second text provided?
What distinguishes the first text from the second text provided?
What type of text presents items or events in numerical or chronological order?
What type of text presents items or events in numerical or chronological order?
Which writing style explains how two or more things are alike or different?
Which writing style explains how two or more things are alike or different?
What type of text explains the causes and results?
What type of text explains the causes and results?
Which type of text states a problem and lists solutions for it?
Which type of text states a problem and lists solutions for it?
What are fact-based texts that provide information on a specific topic?
What are fact-based texts that provide information on a specific topic?
Which statement about retelling events is correct?
Which statement about retelling events is correct?
Study Notes
Types of Texts
- Presents items or events in numerical or chronological order: Sequence
- Explains how two or more things are alike or different: Comparison and Contrast
- Explains the causes and the results: Expository texts
- States a problem and lists solution/s for it: Problem and Solution
- Fact-based texts that provide information or details about a particular topic or subject matter: Expository texts
Retelling and Reenacting
- Retelling refers to recalling of the important details from the story read or listened to
- Reenacting events means acting out the story using the necessary information
- Both are important skills to know if one understands a particular story
Word Intensity
- Words are composed of words with related meanings but with different levels of intensity
- Words are arranged from weakest to strongest level
Real and Made-up Stories
- Made-up stories: for amusement or entertainment purposes only, fictional, and never happened at all
- Real stories: talk about true events, facts, and happen or may happen in real-life
Text Types
- Made-up stories, also known as fictions, are texts that cannot happen in real life
- Real stories are texts that happen or may happen in real-life, presenting facts and talking about true events
Description
- Presents characteristics, features, and examples to describe a subject or topic
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Test your knowledge on different types of text structures with this quiz. Identify how to present items chronologically, explain similarities and differences, discuss causes and effects, and propose solutions to problems.
