Informational Text

What is the primary purpose of informative text?

• To entertain the reader with fictional stories.

• To persuade the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint.

• To educate the reader about a specific topic.

• To express the author's personal feelings and opinions.

Which of the following is NOT considered an aid found in informative text?

• Written cues

• Graphics

• Illustrations

• Personal anecdotes

Which of these is an example of a written cue used in informative text?

• A diagram of the human circulatory system.

• A table of contents.

• A photograph of a historical event.

• A flow chart explaining a process.

What is the main difference between graphics and illustrations in informative text?

• Graphics are always in color, while illustrations are black and white.

• Graphics provide general information, while illustrations offer magnified or detailed views.

• Illustrations are only found in fiction books, while graphics are in non-fiction.

• Graphics are hand-drawn, and illustrations are computer-generated.

Which type of informative text aims to convince the reader of a particular claim using data and analysis?

• Literary Nonfiction

• Expository Writing

• Argument/Persuasion

• Procedural Writing