Informative Text Review Quiz

Which of the following best describes an informative text?

• A text that tells a story with characters and plot

• A text that explains, describes, or informs about a specific topic

• A text that persuades readers to take action

• A text that expresses personal feelings

The main purpose of informative text is to:

• Entertain the reader

• Share factual information

• Convince the reader

• Express emotions

Which element is NOT typically found in an informative essay?

• Thesis statement

• Supporting evidence

• Plot development

• Topic sentences

In an informative essay, the thesis statement appears in:

• The body paragraphs

• The conclusion

• The introduction

• The bibliography

Which of these is a type of informative text structure?

• Rising action

• Compare and contrast

• Character development

• Plot twist

A topic sentence typically appears:

• At the end of an essay

• In the introduction

• At the beginning of a body paragraph

• In the bibliography

Which is NOT a common type of hook sentence?

• Statistical fact

• Rhetorical question

• Character dialogue

• Quotation

The conclusion paragraph should:

• Introduce new information

• Start a new topic

• Restate the main points

• Ask questions

A body paragraph in an informative essay should include:

• Only facts

• Only opinions

• Topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence

• Just examples

Which is a key difference between narrative and informative essays?

• Only informative essays use paragraphs

• Narratives focus on telling stories while informative essays focus on facts

• Informative essays don't need evidence

• Narratives don't need structure