Text

To inform, explain, entertain, express, persuade, and describe a specific topic is called -

• controlling idea

• author's purpose

• substantiated opinion

• unsubstantiated opinion

The sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph is called the -

• Controlling idea

• Critique

• Topic Sentence

• Summary

These are some informational text features:

• Bold or italicize important information

• Include a sidebar with additional information

• Include a plot diagram

• Include visual representations

Informational Texts are a subgenre of nonfiction.

• True

• False

Text that is not fictional and is designed to explain, argue, instruct, or describe rather than entertain. It is based on fact.

• Drama

• Poetry

• Fiction

• Nonfiction

Which does not belong to a discussion text?

• Benefit and Harm of Mall Development

• Advantage and Disadvantage of Nuclear Weapon

• Pros and Cons of Immunization

• Where Do You Stand on Internet Limited Access?

• The Benefit of Open Own Business

Informational texts can be found in:

• Instruction Manuals

• Periodicals

• Dictionaries

• Songs

This category of informational text provides evidence with the intent of influencing the reader:

• Literary nonfiction

• Expository texts

• Argumentative texts

• Instructional

This category of informational texts expose the reader to facts:

• Persuasive Texts

• Literary Nonfiction

• Expository Texts

• Argumentative Texts

This category of informational texts emphasizes word choice and tone:

• Expository texts

• Literary nonfiction

• Persuasive Texts

• Procedural Texts