Standard 1 Informational Text

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Central idea

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The primary point or focus of the informational text. It sums up what the author wants to communicate to the reader about a specific topic.

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Supporting details

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Facts, statistics, examples, or explanations that provide evidence for the central idea or help clarify it in an informational text.

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Allusion

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A brief reference to another text, event, person, or place that is meant to provide context or further explain a point in the informational text.

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Point of view

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The perspective from which the information is presented. In informational texts, this could range from objective (neutral) to subjective (biased or personal).

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Purpose

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The reason the author wrote the text. In informational texts, the purpose is typically to inform, explain, describe, or sometimes persuade.

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Comparisons

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The act of explaining similarities or differences between two or more concepts, ideas, or things. In informational text, comparisons are often used to clarify ideas or highlight contrasts.

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Categories

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Groupings or classifications of information that help organize the content in an informational text, making it easier to understand.

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Figurative language

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While figurative language is more common in literary texts, it can sometimes appear in informational texts to create more vivid descriptions or emphasize points.

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Connotative language

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Words in informational texts that carry additional emotional or cultural meanings beyond their literal definitions, which can affect the tone of the text.

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Technical language

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Specialized language used in a specific field or profession. Informational texts often use technical language to explain concepts in fields like science, technology, or medicine.