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WorksheetsInformational Texts 2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What do we call the author's intent to either inform, entertain, or persuade?
author's purpose
text structure
reasoned judgment
author's bias
What is the term for the attitude or feeling the author has about the subject?
mood
bias
tone
purpose
What is the term for the general atmosphere the author creates or the feeling or emotion the reader gets after reading a passage?
mood
bias
reflection
tone
What do we call it when information is shared without offering opinions? It may explain, describe, give facts, or tell you how to do something.
persuade
inform
entertain
express
What do we call it when the author tries to influence; to convince you that their way is the best way of thinking?
persuade
inform
entertain
describe
What is bias?
a statement that can be verified
a statement about what one person believes to be true
an opinion with factual supporting evidence
when a person has a strong feeling either for or against something
What is a fact?
a statement that can be verified
a statement about what one person believes to be true
an opinion based on facts
if a person has a strong feeling either for or against something
What is an opinion?
a statement that can be verified
a statement about what one person believes to be true
an opinion based on facts
if a person has a strong feeling either for or against something
What are we trying to determine when we look at how well the author has composed his or her work to see if the writing is effective?
bias
validity of writing
reasoned judgments
primary sources
What is a discussion that involves opposing views on an issue?
judgment
validity
bias
argument
What do we call facts, reasons, statistics and other information used to support reasons?
reasons
claims
evidence
bias
What do we call a statement of position on an issue?
bias
reason
evidence
claim
What is a general statement that offers support for a claim.
evidence
claim
bias
reason
What do we call original documents and objects from history?
reasoned judgements
validity of writing
primary sources
secondary sources
What is an inference?
a statement that is directly stated in the text
words that are used to help explain the meaning of another word
the main idea or topic
an evidence-based guess
