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What is the main purpose of an informational text?
What is the main purpose of an informational text?
- To inform the audience with factual information (correct)
- To entertain the audience
- To analyze characters and plot development
- To present fictional stories
How can an author help readers understand the main ideas of an informational text?
How can an author help readers understand the main ideas of an informational text?
- By using complex language to challenge the readers
- By including a glossary at the end of the text
- By adding fictional characters to the text
- By employing organizational print features like a table of contents (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a type of informational text mentioned in the passage?
Which of the following is NOT a type of informational text mentioned in the passage?
- Brochures
- Articles
- Novels (correct)
- Handouts
What is a key feature that helps identify an informational text?
What is a key feature that helps identify an informational text?
Before reading an informational text, why is it suggested to skim through the table of contents?
Before reading an informational text, why is it suggested to skim through the table of contents?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an organizational print feature that guides main ideas?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an organizational print feature that guides main ideas?
What is one way authors connect ideas in an informational text?
What is one way authors connect ideas in an informational text?
What is the purpose of reading the preface or introduction before the main text?
What is the purpose of reading the preface or introduction before the main text?
Why should you read the glossary before starting the main text?
Why should you read the glossary before starting the main text?
What is the purpose of headings and subheadings in a text?
What is the purpose of headings and subheadings in a text?
How can an author emphasize key words and ideas in a text?
How can an author emphasize key words and ideas in a text?
What is the purpose of sidebar lists in a text?
What is the purpose of sidebar lists in a text?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a chapter review at the end of a text?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a chapter review at the end of a text?
Which of the following would be an appropriate use of bold font in a paper about bears?
Which of the following would be an appropriate use of bold font in a paper about bears?
Which of the following would be an appropriate use of a sidebar in a paper about bears?
Which of the following would be an appropriate use of a sidebar in a paper about bears?
