Unit 2: Reading Informational Texts Test Review

What is author's purpose?

• Author's purpose is what a specific text is about.

• Author's purpose is the primary reason for which an author is writing a text.

• Author's purpose is what the author is writing about.

• Author's purpose is how a text is organized.

How would you define "text structure?"

• Text structure is anything extra that has been added to a text that will help the reader better comprehend the text.

• Text structure is what a text is mainly about.

• Text structure is the way a text is organized.

Which of the following best describes the meaning of the "main idea?"

• The main idea is the main message that the author is trying to convey to his/her audience.

• The main idea includes all of the facts that are expressed within a text.

• The main idea is the reason why an author composes a specific text.

Which "text structure" would be used if an author is wanting to describe a significant event and the consequences of that event?

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

• chronological order

• descriptive

What "text structure" would be best to use if an author wants to write about a specific topic giving details about that topic?

• compare and contrast

• problem and solution

• descriptive

• process

What "text structure" would be most appropriate for an author wanting to give steps on how to do something?

• chronological order

• Sequence

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

Which of the following best describes a "supporting detail?"

• A supporting detail is a specific fact that an author includes in a text to support the main idea.

• A supporting detail is an author's opinion that is included within a text.

• A supporting detail is the main message that the author is trying to convey.

A category of literature that has a particular style, form or content is called a

• literature

• genre

• book

• text

Identify the genre:

Writing that is factual and includes ONLY truth.

• fiction

• nonfiction

Identify the genre:

The true story of a person's life written by another person.

• biography

• autobiography

• informational

• reference