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What is an informational text structure that presents events or ideas in a specific order?

• cause and effect

• chronological order

• problem and solution

• compare and contrast

What is the primary purpose of an informational text?

• to highlight a central point or theme

• to explain an author's opinion

• to provide supporting details

• to deliver background information

What type of informational text structure involves highlighting similarities and differences between two or more subjects?

• sequence

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

• problem and solution

Choose the literary element that describes a clear and concise statement that expresses the main point of an essay or article.

• thesis statement

• conclusion

• argument

• summary

Which kind of informational text structure focuses on providing a detailed description of a person, place, or thing? (hint: read this question carefully; there is a clue within the question)

• expository

• persuasive

• descriptive

• narrative

What is the purpose of including relevant support and evidence in an informational text?

• To provide credibility and validity to the information and strengthen arguments.

• To confuse the reader and make the text more difficult to understand.

• To make the text longer and more detailed.

• To provide a variety of perspectives and opinions on the topic.

Which type of informational text structure involves organizing information based on the order of events or steps?

• chronological order

• problem and solution

• compare and contrast

• cause and effect

All of the following terms are used to describe the evidence or examples that support the main idea of an informational text EXCEPT:

• conclusions

• relevant supporting evidence

• pertinent examples

• supporting details

Which text structure presents information by explaining how something leads to another?

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Chronological Order

What is the term that includes all details that support the main idea? These details can include: facts, examples, reasons, anecdotes (stories) and descriptions that expand on the main or central idea.

• illustrate

• context clues

• listing

• supporting ideas