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What is author's purpose?
Author's purpose is what a specific text is about.
Author's purpose is the primary reason for which an author is writing a text.
Author's purpose is what the author is writing about.
Author's purpose is how a text is organized.
How would you define "text structure?"
Text structure is anything extra that has been added to a text that will help the reader better comprehend the text.
Text structure is what a text is mainly about.
Text structure is the way a text is organized.
Which of the following best describes the meaning of the "main idea?"
The main idea is the main message that the author is trying to convey to his/her audience.
The main idea includes all of the facts that are expressed within a text.
The main idea is the reason why an author composes a specific text.
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Which of the following could be considered a "text feature?" Check all that apply.
Title
Subheading
Map
Fact box
What is the purpose of including "text features" in an informational text? Check all that apply.
Text features are included to help the reader better comprehend what the text is about.
Text features are included to help the reader better visualize what the text is about.
Text features are included to add color to a text.
Which "text structure" would be used if an author is wanting to describe a significant event and the consequences of that event?
cause and effect
problem and solution
chronological order
descriptive
What "text structure" would be best to use if an author wants to write about a specific topic giving details about that topic?
compare and contrast
problem and solution
descriptive
process
What "text structure" would be most appropriate for an author wanting to give steps on how to do something?
chronological order
process or procedural
cause and effect
compare and contrast
Which of the following best describes a "supporting detail?"
A supporting detail is a specific fact that an author includes in a text to support the main idea.
A supporting detail is an author's opinion that is included within a text.
A supporting detail is the main message that the author is trying to convey.
Which answer best describes an informational text?
written text with the primary purpose of providing information for a specific audience
written text intended to entertain a specific audience
written text with the purpose of explaining something that has occurred in history
written text with the purpose persuading a specific audience to think a certain way
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