Analyzing Author's Craft and Text Structure in Informational Texts Flashcards
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An author writing about vaccine development chooses to present information as a timeline from early experiments to modern mRNA technology. What is the MOST likely reason for this structural choice?
Answer: To show how scientific progress builds on earlier discoveries over time
A chronological timeline structure effectively shows how scientific knowledge accumulates and each discovery builds on previous work.
Which of the following is an example of an appeal to authority (ethos) in an informational text?
Answer: 'According to the Surgeon General, regular exercise reduces heart disease risk by 35%.'
Citing the Surgeon General establishes credibility through an authoritative expert source, which is the rhetorical appeal of ethos.
A student notices that an informational text uses bold font for certain terms throughout. What is the MOST likely purpose of this formatting?
Answer: To signal key vocabulary that is central to understanding the text
Bold font in informational texts typically highlights key vocabulary or central concepts that readers need to understand.
An author uses a rhetorical question such as 'How long will we allow pollution to threaten our children's health?' What is the PRIMARY effect of this technique?
Answer: It engages readers emotionally and prompts them to reflect on the issue
Rhetorical questions engage readers emotionally and encourage them to reflect on an issue without requiring a literal answer.
When comparing two informational texts on the same topic, a reader should first examine:
Answer: Each author's purpose, perspective, and structural choices
Comparing author's purpose, perspective, and structural choices reveals how different authors shape meaning and what influences their presentation of information.
An environmental report uses the phrase 'a ticking time bomb' to describe melting permafrost. This phrase is primarily an example of:
Answer: A metaphor that conveys urgency and danger
'A ticking time bomb' is a metaphor that creates a sense of urgency by comparing permafrost melt to an imminent explosive device.
Which structural feature of an informational text helps readers locate specific information quickly without reading the entire text?
Answer: A detailed index or table of contents
An index or table of contents provides a navigational tool that allows readers to locate specific topics or sections without reading the full text.
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