Informational Text Structure

What is the significance of the author's tone in informational text?

• It affects how the information is perceived and can influence the reader's understanding.

• It determines the length of the text.

• It has no impact on the reader's comprehension.

• It is only important in fictional writing.

What does it mean to persuade in writing?

• To entertain the reader with a story.

• To inform the reader about a topic.

• To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

• To confuse the reader with complex language.

Why is understanding text structure important for readers?

• It helps them comprehend and retain information more effectively.

• It allows them to read faster without understanding.

• It makes reading more enjoyable without any benefits.

• It helps them memorize the text word for word.

How can signal words help readers?

• They provide definitions for difficult words.

• They guide readers in understanding the organization and main ideas of the text.

• They summarize the text in simpler terms.

• They distract readers from the main ideas.

What is a Problem/Solution text structure?

• A structure that presents a problem and offers one or more solutions.

• A narrative that describes a sequence of events.

• A format that lists pros and cons of a topic.

• A style that focuses on character development.

What does the term 'text structure' refer to?

• The way information is organized in a text.

• The length of the text.

• The type of language used in the text.

• The author's personal opinion on the topic.

What is the author's purpose in writing an informational text?

• To inform, persuade, or entertain the audience.

• To create suspense and thrill the reader.

• To confuse the audience with complex ideas.

• To provide a fictional narrative for enjoyment.

What is the genre of informational text?

• Fiction

• Non-Fiction

• Poetry

• Drama

What signal words indicate a Cause/Effect text structure?

• Because, as a result of, due to.

• However, in addition, similarly.

• Although, despite, on the other hand.

• First, next, finally.

What signal words indicate a Compare/Contrast text structure?

• Similarly, alike, unlike, although, both.

• Additionally, furthermore, in addition, however.

• Consequently, therefore, as a result, thus.

• First, next, finally, in conclusion.