Informative/Explanatory Essay Writing

What is the purpose of an introduction in a piece of writing?

• To conclude the arguments presented

• To provide a summary of the text

• To list the sources used in the writing

• To let readers know what they will be reading about and to set up the main idea or thesis

What does the topic of a piece of writing tell you?

• The details and evidence

• The conclusion of the writing

• What the piece of writing is about

• The background information

What does the main idea of a piece of writing include?

• Supporting details

• The purpose of the writing

• The topic

• The summary of the writing

What does the topic establish in a piece of writing?

• The structure of the writing

• The purpose for the writing

• The length of the writing

• The style of the writing

What should writing use to clarify the relationships between claims and reasons?

• Numbers and statistics

• Words, phrases, and clauses

• Images and diagrams

• Personal anecdotes

What does cohesion refer to in writing?

• The attractiveness of the handwriting

• The use of strong arguments

• The flow of sentences and paragraphs from one to another

• The length of the text

Which of the following is NOT a type of informative text?

• Autobiography and biography

• Literary analysis

• Explanatory essays

• Fictional novels

What genre does a scientific report belong to?

• Narrative

• Informative

• Persuasive

• Descriptive

Which type of informative text would most likely include an analysis of themes, characters, and plot in literature?

• Summaries

• Historical accounts

• Literary analysis

• Scholarly articles

What type of informative text is primarily concerned with providing a detailed explanation of a topic or process?

• Autobiography and biography

• Explanatory essays

• Summaries

• Historical accounts