Informational Texts

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What is the purpose of persuasive texts?

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Persuasive texts aim to influence the reader's opinion or behavior by presenting arguments and evidence.

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Where can you typically find a caption in an informational text?

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Next to a picture or diagram.

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What text structure is used to describe a significant event and its consequences?

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Cause and effect.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the primary message that the author wants to convey to the audience.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a specific fact included in a text to support the main idea.

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What are expository texts?

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Expository texts are designed to inform or explain a topic to the reader.

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What is literary nonfiction?

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Literary nonfiction is a genre that uses literary styles and techniques to create factually accurate narratives.

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What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

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The main idea is the central message, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that reinforce the main idea.

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What is the role of a subheading in an informational text?

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A subheading helps organize content and indicates the topic of a section.

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What does chronological order refer to in text structure?

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Chronological order presents events in the sequence they occurred.