Page 17 -- Reading Praxis

What is the primary purpose of an informational text?

• To entertain readers
• To present factual information
• To persuade the audience
• To tell a fictional story

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of informational text structure?

• Chronological
• Cause and effect
• Compare and contrast
• Narrative

What does 'text features' refer to in informational texts?

• The main ideas of the text
• Elements like headings, captions, and charts
• The author's writing style
• The text's vocabulary level

Which structure is used when an author presents information in the order it occurred?

• Problem and solution
• Chronological
• Compare and contrast
• Description

In a cause and effect structure, what is the relationship between events?

• One event leads to another
• Events are compared
• Events are listed in order
• Events are described in detail

What is the purpose of a compare and contrast structure?

• To show how things are similar and different
• To explain a problem and its solution
• To list events in order
• To describe a topic in detail

Which structure would an author likely use to explain how to solve a specific issue?

• Description
• Chronological
• Problem and solution
• Compare and contrast

What is the main focus of a descriptive structure in informational texts?

• Explaining causes and effects
• Providing details about a topic
• Comparing different subjects
• Presenting a sequence of events

Which of the following is an example of a text feature?

• Topic sentence
• Thesis statement
• Table of contents
• Concluding paragraph

What is the purpose of using headings in an informational text?

• To make the text longer
• To organize information and guide readers
• To confuse the reader
• To add unnecessary details