Vocabulary
What is a fear?
Answer: An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous.
Name one common text feature used in informational texts.
Headings or subheadings.
What is chronological order?
A text structure that presents events in the order they occur
What does it mean for an author to inform?
To provide facts and information to the reader.
What is the main idea of a text?
The central point or message that the author wants to convey.
Define phobia.
An extreme or irrational fear of something.
What is the purpose of a caption in an informational text?
To provide explanations or descriptions for images or diagrams.
Define cause and effect structure.
A structure that explains reasons why something happened and the results of that event.
Why might an author persuade?
Answer: To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.
How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?
Look for the topic sentence or summary of the paragraph's content.
What does it mean to hesitate?
To pause before saying or doing something, often due to uncertainty.
How do bullet points help readers?
They make information easier to read and understand.
What does compare and contrast mean in text structure?
To discuss similarities and differences between two or more subjects.
What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?
Writing stories or anecdotes that engage and amuse the reader.
Why is understanding the main idea important?
It helps readers grasp the overall message and purpose of the text.
Explain the term "steep" in the context of a fear.
To describe a situation or experience that is very intense or severe.
Describe what a glossary is.
A section that defines difficult or specialized terms used in the text.
Give an example of a problem and solution text structure.
Presenting a problem followed by one or more solutions to that problem.
How can an author express their opinion in a text?
By including personal beliefs or feelings about a subject.
What is a supporting detail?
Information that adds to or explains the main idea.
What does "activate" mean in relation to a phobia?
To trigger a response or reaction, especially in a fear-related context.
What role do graphs play in informational texts?
They visually represent data, making it easier to understand complex information.
How does a narrative structure differ from other structures?
It tells a story with a beginning, middle, and end, often involving characters and conflict.
What does it mean if an author writes to explain?
To clarify complex ideas or processes for the reader.
How can multiple main ideas affect a text?
They may create confusion if not clearly separated or explained.