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What is the primary purpose of an informational text?
What is the primary purpose of an informational text?
- To persuade the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint
- To share factual information about a particular topic (correct)
- To entertain the reader with fictional stories
- To provide step-by-step instructions for a task
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an informational text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an informational text?
- It can be found in essays, articles, books, and brochures
- It is a type of nonfiction writing
- It shares information about our social world
- It tells a fictional story with characters and plot (correct)
Which feature is commonly found in informational texts to help readers understand the content?
Which feature is commonly found in informational texts to help readers understand the content?
- Dialogue between characters
- A climax and resolution in the plot
- Figurative language and metaphors
- Organizational features like headings and subheadings (correct)
What distinguishes informational texts from other types of nonfiction writing?
What distinguishes informational texts from other types of nonfiction writing?
Which of the following would NOT be considered an informational text?
Which of the following would NOT be considered an informational text?
What is the purpose of organizational features in informational texts?
What is the purpose of organizational features in informational texts?
Which of the following statements about informational texts is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about informational texts is NOT true?
What is the primary purpose of an informational text?
What is the primary purpose of an informational text?
Which of the following is NOT a common organizational feature found in informational texts?
Which of the following is NOT a common organizational feature found in informational texts?
What is the purpose of using visual aids like diagrams, graphs, and charts in an informational text?
What is the purpose of using visual aids like diagrams, graphs, and charts in an informational text?
Which of the following is an example of a comparison and contrast structure in informational writing?
Which of the following is an example of a comparison and contrast structure in informational writing?
In a cause and effect informational text, what is the primary focus of the author?
In a cause and effect informational text, what is the primary focus of the author?
Which of the following is an example of a problem and solution informational text?
Which of the following is an example of a problem and solution informational text?
What is the primary goal of a descriptive informational text?
What is the primary goal of a descriptive informational text?
Which of the following print features is commonly used in informational texts to highlight key concepts or vocabulary?
Which of the following print features is commonly used in informational texts to highlight key concepts or vocabulary?
