Exploring the Types and Styles of Informational Text

What is the primary purpose of informative text?

• To narrate a story

• To persuade the reader

• To educate the reader about a specific topic

• To entertain the reader

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

• Organizational structure

• Written cues

• Graphics

• Fictional elements

What is the purpose of a table of contents in an informative text?

• To provide additional information on a specific subject

• To help readers quickly find specific information

• To list all topics and their page numbers

• To provide definitions of terms

How do bold words function in informative text?

• They offer additional information

• They list topics and page numbers

• They provide definitions

• They create emphasis and indicate importance

Which of the following is an example of a visual aid in informative text?

• An appendix

• A diagram of the human body

• A glossary

• A table of contents

Which type of informative text includes biographies and memoirs?

• Argumentative writing

• Expository writing

• Procedural writing

• Literary nonfiction

What is a key feature of expository writing?

• It advocates a point of view

• It contains fictional elements

• It includes written cues like a table of contents

• It provides a step-by-step guide

Which type of informative text aims to persuade the reader?

• Procedural writing

• Literary nonfiction

• Argumentative writing

• Expository writing

What is an example of procedural writing?

• A cookbook with recipes

• A biography of a historical figure

• A book on World War II

• A newspaper article

Which type of informative text is typically shorter and includes essays and autobiographies?

• Expository writing

• Procedural writing

• Literary nonfiction

• Argumentative writing