Informational Texts

Question 1

Purpose of informational texts

Answer 1

Educates the reader about a specific topic

Question 2

Appendix

Answer 2

Includes important information that is not present in the main text at the back of the book. Additional information

Question 3

Index

Answer 3

Lists the books important topics alphabetically with their page numbers to help readers find them easily.

Question 4

Glossaries

Answer 4

List technical terms alphabetically with their definitions to aid vocabulary learning and comprehension

Question 5

Four types of informative texts

Answer 5

Literary nonfiction (essays, autobiographies)

Expository writing (academic essays)

Argument/persuasive (dogs are better than cats)

Procedural writing (step by step, cookbook)

Question 6

Figurative language

Answer 6

Imparts more than literal meaning, opposite of literal language

Question 7

Five main types of figurative language

Answer 7

Simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, and symbolism

Question 8

Explicit information

Answer 8

The reader is told by the author exactly what is meant which can include the authors interpretation or perspective of events.

Question 9

Implicit information

Answer 9

Not directly stated, reader uses clues

Question 10

Technical language

Answer 10

The use of technical language appeals to both technical and non technical audiences by displaying the author or speaker’s understanding of the subject and suggesting their credibility regarding the message they are communicating.

Question 11

Inductive presentation of ideas

Answer 11

Starts with specific examples and moves to a general conclusion

Question 12

Deductive presentation of ideas

Answer 12

Starts with a conclusion and explains supporting examples

Question 13

Chronological texts

Answer 13

Relate events in the sequence that they occurred from start to finish for example how to texts organize steps in the order they should be followed

Question 14

Comparison contrast texts

Answer 14

Describes various ideas to their readers by pointing out how things or ideas are similar and how they are different

Question 15

Cause and effect structures

Answer 15

Describe events that occurred and identify the causes or reasons that those events occurred

Question 16

Problem and solution structures

Answer 16

Introduce and describe problems and offer one of more solutions for each problem described

Question 17

Purpose of main idea in a text

Answer 17

What the reader is supposed to understand from reading it; the purpose of the text is why the author had written it and what the author wants readers to do with its information

Question 18

Intent and purpose categories authors use the most:

Answer 18

Persuade
Inform
Entertain
PIE

Question 19

How authors appeal to readers logic

Answer 19

Communicating their reasoning through a carefully sequenced series of logical steps to help prove the points made

Question 20

How authors appeal to readers emotions

Answer 20

By using descriptions and words that evoke feelings of emotion to reinforce what they express and share with their audience

Question 21

How authors appeal to moral or ethical values of readers

Answer 21

Using words and descriptions that can convince readers that something is right or wrong