Informational Text

What is the role of headings in an informational text?

• They organize content and indicate the main topics covered.

• They provide decorative elements to the text.

• They summarize the entire text in one sentence.

• They serve as a distraction from the main content.

What is the significance of the thesis in an informational text?

• It presents the main argument or point that the text will support.

• It provides a summary of the text's content.

• It introduces the author’s background and credentials.

• It outlines the structure of the text.

What is the structure of writing that follows a chronological order?

• Order & sequence.

• Cause & effect.

• Comparison & contrast.

• Problem & solution.

What is the primary purpose of an informational text?

• To entertain the reader with a story.

• To convey information clearly and effectively to a specific audience.

• To persuade the audience to take action.

• To provide a detailed analysis of a literary work.

What does a caption do in an informational text?

• It provides a summary of the entire text.

• It explains or provides more information about an image or picture.

• It lists the sources used in the text.

• It serves as a title for the text.

What is the function of a glossary in an informational text?

• To provide definitions of key terms used in the text.

• To summarize the main ideas of the text.

• To list the authors and their credentials.

• To provide a bibliography of sources used in the text.

What is the difference between a subheading and a heading?

• A heading introduces a main section, while a subheading introduces a subsection.

• A heading is always larger than a subheading.

• A subheading can stand alone as a title, while a heading cannot.

• A heading is used only in academic writing, while a subheading is used in all types of writing.

What does the term 'text features' refer to?

• Elements like headings, captions, and pictures that help organize and enhance the text.

• Only the headings used in a document.

• The font style and size used in a text.

• The color scheme of a webpage.

What is an audience in the context of informational texts?

• The specific group of readers that the text is directed towards.

• Any person who might read the text at any time.

• The author of the text and their intentions.

• A random selection of individuals who have no interest in the text.

What is the importance of summarizing in informational texts?

• It helps distill the main ideas and key points for better understanding.

• It provides a detailed analysis of every point in the text.

• It allows readers to skip reading the entire text.

• It focuses on the author's opinion rather than the main ideas.