Informational Text Flashcard

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A type of text structure that describes an issue and a way to resolve it is-

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problem/solution

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To examine or evaluate is to-

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analyze

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Synonym for main idea:

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central idea or key idea

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To express is to-

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articulate

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In the boxed information titled 'Did You Know?,' which fact about Robert Allman directly supports the selection's theme?

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He once said, 'I have done nothing more than the average American boy. . . . Courage is nothing more than doing the best you can in the good old American Way.'

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What is the purpose of supporting details in a text?

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To provide evidence and examples that reinforce the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To give a brief statement of the main points.

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What is a chronological text structure?

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A structure that presents events in the order they occur.

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What is the difference between compare and contrast?

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Compare shows similarities, while contrast shows differences.

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What is the role of a conclusion in an informational text?

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To summarize the main points and provide closure.