Unit 3 Vocab (Informative Texts)

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A report is a type of text that provides an account on a specific topic after researching it.

• True

• False

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Diction refers to the choice of words that an author uses for clear and effective expression.

• True

• False

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A reference to an author's name, title of work, date published, and page numbers are called examples.

• True

• False

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Context is the type of literary work. (ex: Historical Fiction)

• True

• False

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Digital texts refer to electronic texts that are typically read on a computer or other electontric device.

• True

• False

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Text structure is the quality of having reliable and trustworthy characteristics.

• True

• False

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An explanatory essay is a text that describes or explains an idea, concept, or procedure. This type of text does NOT include opinions.

• True

• False

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The compare and contrast organizational pattern is when writing examines the similarities and differences between subjects.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

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Genre is the author's attitude toward a subject.

• True

• False

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Author's purpose is the reason an author writes about a certain subject.

• True

• False