Exploring Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

What is the primary purpose of an informational text?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader about a specific topic

• To provide step-by-step instructions

• To tell a fictional story

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of informational texts?

• Character development

• Bold or italicized vocabulary

• Visual representations with captions

• Headers and subheaders

What type of informational text is published daily and focuses on current events?

• Encyclopedia articles

• Scholarly journals

• Newspaper articles

• Magazine articles

Which type of informational text is typically more credible and often found in databases?

• Magazine articles

• Consumer documents

• Newspaper articles

• Scholarly journals

What is a consumer document?

• A document published by the government for public access

• A document given to buyers to specify agreement rights and responsibilities

• A document that provides step-by-step instructions

• A document that contains historical information

Which of the following is an example of a public document?

• A magazine article

• A mortgage loan application

• A scholarly journal

• The Constitution

Which category of informational text includes personal essays and memoirs?

• Procedural text

• Argument or persuasion text

• Literary nonfiction

• Expository text

What is the main goal of argument or persuasion texts?

• To influence the beliefs or actions of the audience

• To inform about a specific topic

• To describe a process

• To provide historical information

Where can you find credible informational texts?

• In a database

• In a fictional novel

• In a comic book

• In a personal diary

Why is it important to read informational texts?

• To avoid reading any factual information

• To improve fictional storytelling skills

• To stay updated with current events

• To learn about imaginary worlds