Informational Text Flashcards
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A student reads an article about the benefits of exercise. The author only presents evidence that supports exercise and ignores studies that show risks. This is an example of:
Answer: One-sided bias or selective evidence
Presenting only evidence that supports one viewpoint while ignoring contradicting evidence is a form of bias known as selective reporting.
Which text feature would MOST help a reader locate specific information in a lengthy informational book?
Answer: An index
An index lists topics alphabetically with page numbers, allowing readers to quickly locate specific information.
What does it mean to 'synthesize' information from multiple informational texts?
Answer: Combine ideas from multiple sources to form a new, unified understanding
Synthesis involves integrating information from multiple sources to create a deeper, unified understanding of a topic.
A student is reading a government report about air quality standards. The MOST likely purpose of this text is to:
Answer: Inform the public about regulations and data
Government reports are primarily written to inform the public about policies, data, standards, and regulations.
Which statement BEST explains why an author would use a diagram alongside a written explanation of how a cell divides?
Answer: To provide a visual that clarifies a complex process difficult to describe in words alone
Diagrams give readers a visual representation of complex processes, making them easier to understand alongside written text.
When an author acknowledges a counterargument and then refutes it, this technique strengthens the text by:
Answer: Demonstrating the author has considered opposing views and can address them
Addressing and refuting counterarguments shows intellectual honesty and makes the author's overall argument more convincing.
A student notices that an informational article is dated 2003 and covers advances in smartphone technology. Why might the student need a more current source?
Answer: Smartphone technology has changed significantly since 2003, making older information outdated
Rapidly evolving fields like technology require current sources because information from 20+ years ago may no longer be accurate or relevant.