What is the purpose of paraphrasing information in nonfiction?
Summarizing Nonfiction

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To change the meaning of the information
To confuse the reader
To make the information more difficult to understand
To present information in a different way while retaining the same meaning.
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What is the purpose of using graphics, such as charts or diagrams, in nonfiction texts?
To visually represent data or information
To make the text more difficult to understand
To add unnecessary decoration
To confuse readers
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What is the main focus when identifying main ideas in nonfiction?
Identifying supporting details
Determining the central theme or topic
Analyzing the author's tone
Summarizing the conclusion
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What is the purpose of using bold or italicized text in nonfiction?
To emphasize important information or indicate titles
To indicate that the information is not important
To add decorative elements to the text
To make the text easier to read
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When a question says "Which summary is the best," that means I should chose the one that comes closest to being perfect.
true
false
Sometimes
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Ants are very hard working and industrious little creatures. They always seem busy, and you never see an ant just laying around doing nothing. They carry food, build tunnels, or defend the anthill. One thing you could say about ants is that they sure aren't lazy.
The Summary of this passage is:
Ants are hard workers.
Ants carry many things.
Some ants may bite you.
Some ants help take care of the queen.
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