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Writing Organization for Informational Texts

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What is the main purpose of organization in writing?

To inform the audience about the topic (correct)
To make reading more enjoyable
To limit creativity in writing
To confuse the audience

What are informational texts?

Nonfiction, factual writings (correct)
Poems and plays
Fantasy novels
Fictional stories

What is a common feature found at the beginning of an informational text?

A glossary
A table of contents (correct)
A bibliography
Dialogue

Which of the following is NOT a way an author may organize an informational text?

Dialogue (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do authors use supplemental features in informational texts?

To add to the essay and help organize information (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a table of contents in an informational text?

To show readers the sections in the paper and their order (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do print features contribute to the organization of an informational text?

By guiding the readers through different sections (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a preface in an essay?

To state the purpose of the content (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can an index help a reader?

By helping find a particular topic in the essay without flipping through all pages (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using headings and subheadings in an essay?

To identify main topics and separate them into details (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can graphics and illustrations help in an informational text?

By summarizing many key ideas through graphs or visuals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using lists in an essay?

To help organize information in a shortened way (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following graphic aids is used to show where something took place?

Maps (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do headings and subheadings differ in their roles in an essay?

Headings identify main topics while subheadings separate main topics into details. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do graphics and illustrations contribute to an author's ability to convey information efficiently?

By summarizing important ideas through visuals or graphs (A) Signup and view all the answers