Question 1

Sequence Text Structure

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A text structure that is arranged in chronological order

Question 2

Cause/Effect Text Structure

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A text structure that describes an event or action and its results

Question 3

Text Structure

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The way a text is organized

Question 4

Formatting Features

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Nonfiction text features that authors use to emphasize words, phrases, or other important information in a text

Question 5

Tertiary Source

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A source that compiles information in a general, highly summarized, and sometimes simplified way

Question 6

Example Transitions

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Transition words that introduce ideas that illustrate a point (for example, for instance)

Question 7

Histories

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A type of nonfiction that tells true stories from real events from the past

Question 8

Fable

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A traditional story meant to teach an explicit lesson

Question 9

Novel

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A book-length work of fiction

Question 10

Narrative Writing

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This category of writing tells a story and is usually meant to entertain the reader

Question 11

Bulleting & Numbering

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Nonfiction text features that authors use set off information or break down a list of steps

Question 12

Legend

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A traditional story that are presented as histories, even though they often contain fantastical or magical elements

Question 13

Autobiography

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A type of nonfiction that covers the author's entire life story

Question 14

Nonfiction

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A text genre that covers information that is true

Question 15

Topic Sentence

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A single sentence at the beginning of a paragraph that identifies the topic and main idea

Question 16

Flowchart

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A graphic that shows a sequence of actions or decisions involved in complex process

Question 17

Sequence

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The order of events

Question 18

Tables

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A nonfiction text feature that organizes information into columns and rows

Question 19

Expository Writing

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This category of writing explains an idea and is usually meant to inform the reader

Question 20

Causation Transitions

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Transition words that indicate a cause-and-effect relationship (as a result, consequently)

Question 21

Sidebars

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Nonfiction text features that present information related but not essential to the topic in text box

Question 22

Time and Sequence Transitions

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Transition words that orient the readers within a text (first, next)

Question 23

Addition or Emphasis Transitions

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Transition words that let readers know the author is building an established line of thought (moreover, also)

Question 24

Problem/Solution Text Structure

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A text structure that presents a problem and outlines its solution

Question 25

Inform

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To share knowledge

Question 26

Text Features

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Elements that stand out from a text

Question 27

Contrast Transitions

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Transition words that indicate a difference between ideas (nevertheless, however)

Question 28

Graphic Elements

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Nonfiction text features such as charts, graphs, and diagrams that present data succinctly to illustrate complex ideas

Question 29

Tone

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The author's or speaker's attitude toward the subject

Question 30

Overgeneralization

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A type of faulty reasoning that makes a broad claim based on too little evidence

Question 31

Description Text Structure

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A text structures that creates a mental picture for the reader by presenting concrete details in a coherent order

Question 32

Transitions

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Connecting words and phrases that link ideas to help readers follow the flow of their thoughts

Question 33

Mystery

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A story that answers a concrete question, often about who committed a crime

Question 34

Circular Reasoning

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A type of faulty reasoning that restates the argument in different words instead of providing evidence

Question 35

Technical Writing

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This category of writing explains a mechanism or process and is usually meant to inform the reader

Question 36

Stereotype

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A particularly harmful type of bias that applies specifically to groups of people

Question 37

Diagram

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A picture with labels that shows the parts of a object or functions of a mechanism

Question 38

Genre

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Category

Question 39

Persuasive Writing

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This category of writing argues a point and is usually meant to convince the reader of something

Question 40

Memoir

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A type of nonfiction that covers one specific aspect of the writer’s life story.

Question 41

Theme

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The deeper meaning of a text obtained through clues found in a story

Question 42

Romance

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A love story

Question 43

Opinion

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Someone’s belief about a subject

Question 44

Biography

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A type of nonfiction that is about someone else's life story

Question 45

Footnotes & Endnotes

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The part of a nonfiction text that lists sources, allowing readers to find and evaluate information the author is citing

Question 46

Mythology

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A traditional story that reflects cultural traditions and beliefs but does not usually teach an explicit lesson

Question 47

Secondary Source

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Written accounts that respond to, analyzes, or comments on a primary source

Question 48

Persuade

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To argue a point

Question 49

Assumption

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An unstated or unproven idea about what is true

Question 50

Argument

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What the author is trying to convince the reader of through facts and opinions

Question 51

Credible

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Trustworthy

Question 52

Either/Or Fallacy

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A type of faulty reasoning that presents an issue as if it involves only two choices when it is not that simple

Question 53

Circular Reasoning

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A type of faulty reasoning that restates the argument in different words instead of providing evidence

Question 54

Criticism and Reviews

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A type of nonfiction that covers a response or judgment on another piece of writing or art

Question 55

Entertain

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To amuse, have fun

Question 56

Moral

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An explicit message contained in a text

Question 57

Mystery

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A story that answers a concrete question, often about who committed a crime

Question 58

Author's Purpose

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A writer’s reason for writing: to inform, to persuade, or to entertain

Question 59

Bias

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A preconceived idea that makes a person more likely to show unfair favor for certain thoughts, people, or groups

Question 60

Expository Writing

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This category of writing explains an idea and is usually meant to inform the reader

Question 61

Essay

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A type of nonfiction that is a short piece describing the author's outlook or point of view

Question 62

Rhetorical Strategy

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A technique an author uses to support an argument or develop a main idea

Question 63

Inference

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When we use the information, we have to figure out something nobody has told us directly

Question 64

Main Idea

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The central of most important idea in a text

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