IAR ELA Literary and Informational Texts 2

Question 1

What is the central difference between a literary text and an informational text?

Accepted Answer

Literary texts tell a story or evoke emotion; informational texts explain facts or ideas

Answer

Literary texts focus on narrative and artistic expression, while informational texts present facts and explanations.

Question 2

A reader summarizes a passage by stating only the most important points without personal opinion. This best demonstrates which skill?

Accepted Answer

Objectively summarizing

Answer

An objective summary restates key points accurately without adding personal judgment.

Question 3

Which detail would best help determine the theme of a short story?

Accepted Answer

How the main character changes after facing a conflict

Answer

A character's growth through conflict often reveals the story's underlying theme.

Question 4

In an informational article, a heading reading 'Causes of the Flood' signals that the section will mainly use which text structure?

Accepted Answer

Cause and effect

Answer

The word 'causes' signals a cause-and-effect structure explaining why something happened.

Question 5

An author writes, 'The storm screamed through the valley.' What literary device is used?

Accepted Answer

Personification

Answer

Giving the storm the human ability to scream is personification.

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