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Structure of Journalistic Texts: Meaning & Purpose — Read each item carefully and select the correct answer. What is the primary purpose of an opinion editorial in a newspaper?

• To report events exactly as they happened

• To entertain readers through storytelling

• To persuade readers by expressing the writer’s viewpoint

• To provide step-by-step instructions about a topic

Structure of Journalistic Texts: Meaning & Purpose — Read each item carefully and select the correct answer. A sports article introduces a current sports issue, clearly states the writer’s position on the issue, and supports this stance using game statistics and performance analysis. What type of sports article is described?

• Sports news article

• Sports feature article

• Sports editorial

• Sports announcement

Structure of Journalistic Texts: Meaning & Purpose — Read each item carefully and select the correct answer. Which structural feature best helps readers identify a science and technology news article?

• Use of emotional language and strong personal opinions

• Presentation of verified facts, data, and recent discoveries

• Focus on human interest stories and personal experiences

• Inclusion of fictional scenarios and creative dialogue

Linguistic Features for Organizational Efficiency — Read each item carefully and select the correct answer. In the sentence: “Respectfully, I must disagree with the author’s opinion on the issue.” Which type of diction is used in the sentence, and why is it appropriate?

• Informal diction, because it sounds friendly and casual

• Slang diction, because it shows strong emotion

• Formal diction, because it suits serious and academic writing

• Informal diction, because it uses simple words

Linguistic Features for Organizational Efficiency — Read each item carefully and select the correct answer. Which sentence is most appropriate for use in a news or opinion editorial?

• “You’re full of it if you think this policy will work.”

• “No way, that’s not true at all!”

• “This policy is kinda bad and won’t fix anything.”

• “The policy is ineffective and requires further evaluation.”

Visual Elements in Journalistic Texts — Read each item carefully and select the correct answer. An editorial cartoon shows a politician with an exaggeratedly large mouth while speaking at a podium, and a dove flying away in the background. What do these visual elements most likely suggest?

• The politician is famous for public speaking skills

• The cartoonist criticizes the politician’s words as harmful to peace

• The dove represents a new government program

• The cartoon is meant only to entertain readers

A cartoon uses a popular movie title to compare a current political event to a disaster scene, making the situation appear absurd. Which cartooning tool is primarily used to convey meaning?

• Analogy

• Stereotype

• Technical editing

• Animation

Read the passage: Plastic waste has become a major environmental problem. Every year, millions of tons of plastic end up in oceans, harming marine life. To address this issue, many countries have begun banning single-use plastics and encouraging recycling programs. Experts believe that public awareness and government action are key to reducing plastic pollution. What is the main idea of the passage?

• Recycling programs are expensive to implement

• Plastic waste is a serious environmental issue that needs action

• Marine animals are the biggest contributors to plastic pollution

• Single-use plastics are useful in daily life

Read the passage: Plastic waste has become a major environmental problem. Every year, millions of tons of plastic end up in oceans, harming marine life. To address this issue, many countries have begun banning single-use plastics and encouraging recycling programs. Experts believe that public awareness and government action are key to reducing plastic pollution. Which information from the passage would be most useful for a student writing a report on solutions to plastic pollution?

• Plastic waste harms marine life

• Millions of tons of plastic end up in oceans every year

• Countries are banning single-use plastics and promoting recycling

• Plastic pollution has existed for many years

Read the passage: Plastic waste has become a major environmental problem. Every year, millions of tons of plastic end up in oceans, harming marine life. To address this issue, many countries have begun banning single-use plastics and encouraging recycling programs. Experts believe that public awareness and government action are key to reducing plastic pollution. Which sentence in the passage best supports the idea that reducing plastic pollution requires cooperation?

• “Plastic waste has become a major environmental problem.”

• “Every year, millions of tons of plastic end up in oceans.”

• “Many countries have begun banning single-use plastics.”

• “Experts believe that public awareness and government action are key to reducing plastic pollution.”