Informational Texts 2

What do we call the author's intent to either inform, entertain, or persuade?

• author's purpose

• text structure

• reasoned judgment

• author's bias

What is the term for the attitude or feeling the author has about the subject?

• mood

• bias

• tone

• purpose

What is the term for the general atmosphere the author creates or the feeling or emotion the reader gets after reading a passage?

• mood

• bias

• reflection

• tone

What do we call it when information is shared without offering opinions? It may explain, describe, give facts, or tell you how to do something.

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

• express

What do we call it when the author tries to influence; to convince you that their way is the best way of thinking?

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

• describe

What is bias?

• a statement that can be verified

• a statement about what one person believes to be true

• an opinion with factual supporting evidence

• when a person has a strong feeling either for or against something

What is a fact?

• a statement that can be verified

• a statement about what one person believes to be true

• an opinion based on facts

• if a person has a strong feeling either for or against something

What is an opinion?

• a statement that can be verified

• a statement about what one person believes to be true

• an opinion based on facts

• if a person has a strong feeling either for or against something

What are we trying to determine when we look at how well the author has composed his or her work to see if the writing is effective?

• bias

• validity of writing

• reasoned judgments

• primary sources

What is a discussion that involves opposing views on an issue?

• judgment

• validity

• bias

• argument