What is a heading used for in a text?

To introduce a topic and divide text into sections

What is the function of an illustration in a text?

To emphasize an aspect of the text

What is a photograph used for in a text?

To reflect actual objects, settings, or events

What is the purpose of a table of contents?

To outline chapters or sections and their pages

What does the title of a text usually do?

Identifies or refers to the topic

Provides a visual representation of data

What is the main purpose of a "Description" text structure?

To present information in sections with a central idea and elaboration

To present a series of instructions or steps in a process

To show similarities and differences between two or more things

To explain the cause and effect of an event

Which signal words are commonly used in a "Problem and Solution" text structure?

An answer to, a consequence of, a possible solution to

In a "Cause and Effect" text structure, what is the relationship between the cause and the effect?

The effect is the result of the cause

The cause is the result of the effect

The cause and effect are unrelated

What is the primary focus of a "Sequence" text structure?

To present a series of instructions or steps in a process

To describe a problem and propose solutions

To compare and contrast different ideas

To describe events in the order they occurred

What is the definition of alliteration?

The repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

An expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words

Writing about objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our five physical senses

A comparison of two unlike things, often introduced by like or as

An expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words

Writing about objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our five physical senses

The forming of a word in imitation of a natural sound

What is the primary focus of Ethos in rhetorical appeals?

An appeal to credibility, ethics, or moral principles

What does the archetype of "The Garden" represent?

A place of purity and cultivation

What does the archetype of "The Quest" involve?

The search for someone or something

What is a characteristic of inductive reasoning?

Begins with a specific observation and applies to a broad conclusion

Begins with the general and moves to the specific

Uses a given fact to deduce other facts

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What is an annotation?

A section or table containing additional content at the end of a text.

A written note added to a text by way of comment or explanation.

A visual representation of data.

A note of reference printed at the bottom of a page.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of an appendix in a text?

To provide a brief explanation added to an illustration.

To contain additional content or information at the end of a text.

To add a note of reference at the bottom of a page.

To visually represent data.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is a caption?

A note of reference printed at the bottom of a page.

A section containing additional content at the end of a text.

A title or brief explanation added to an article, cartoon, or graphic.

A written note added to a text by way of comment.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of a chart in a text?

To add a note of reference at the bottom of a page.

To provide a written note by way of comment.

To visually represent data or information.

To contain additional content at the end of a text.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is a footnote?

A section containing additional content at the end of a text.

A visual representation of data.

A note of reference, explanation, or comment printed at the bottom of a page.

A title or brief explanation added to an illustration.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is a glossary?

A list of chapters in a book

A visual representation of data

An alphabetized list of terms with definitions

A drawing used to emphasize text

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a graph in a text?

To list important terms

To provide a visual representation of data

To outline chapters

To name a book

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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