Explanation Quiz

What are some examples of styles that are often seen in explanations?

• Poetry, Drama, Fiction, Comedy

• Non-fiction books, Scientific writing, Spoken presentations, Novels

• Biographies, Autobiographies, Fantasy, Mystery

• Newspaper articles, Text messages, Novels, Poems

How many sections is the structure of an explanation often broken up into?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

What does it mean when a dog wags its tail quickly from side to side?

• It is alert and ready for action

• It is feeling threatened

• It likes what it sees

• It is feeling anxious

Which part of the brain controls sociability and approach responses in dogs?

• Frontal lobe

• Right side of the brain

• Left side of the brain

• Occipital lobe

What does it mean when a dog's tail goes down and in between its legs?

• It is excited

• It is anxious

• It is alert

• It is worried or frightened

Why do dogs wag their tails according to the explanation?

• To communicate with humans and other animals

• To scare away predators

• To fly

• To show off

What is the purpose of the conclusion in an explanation?

• To summarize what was explained

• To confuse the reader

• To end the explanation abruptly

• To introduce a new topic