Writing: Text Types and Purposes Flashcards
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A student wants to convince the school board to extend library hours. Which text type is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Persuasive letter
A persuasive letter directly addresses the decision-makers and argues for a specific change using evidence and reasoning.
Which feature distinguishes an expository text from a narrative text?
Answer: It focuses on informing rather than storytelling
Expository texts aim to explain or inform, while narrative texts tell a story with characters, plot, and events.
A writer drafting a lab report should primarily use which tone?
Answer: Objective and formal
Lab reports require an objective, formal tone to accurately convey scientific findings without personal bias.
Which of the following is an example of a claim in an argumentative essay?
Answer: Schools should require physical education daily because it enhances academic performance.
A claim is a debatable assertion the writer defends; the other options are statements of fact or observation without a position.
When writing a how-to guide, which organizational structure is MOST effective?
Answer: Chronological/sequential order
A how-to guide requires step-by-step chronological order so readers can follow instructions in the correct sequence.
A descriptive essay about a childhood home would MOST likely emphasize:
Answer: Sensory details that evoke the setting
Descriptive writing relies on vivid sensory details—sight, sound, smell, taste, touch—to paint a picture for the reader.
Which sentence best represents an objective summary rather than a personal response?
Answer: The novel depicts a destructive storm that forces the protagonist to confront her fears.
An objective summary reports what the text says without personal opinions or emotional reactions.
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