Question
Which of these are characteristics of a formal style when writing an explanatory text?
Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses
complex syntax
complex syntax
advanced vocabulary
advanced vocabulary
standard textbook English
standard textbook English
contractions
contractions
slang
slang
personal pronounsWhich of the following is an example of an objective tone in explanatory writing?(1 point)
Responses
a blog recounting how one writer’s time in Yellowstone National Park made for a transformative experience
a blog recounting how one writer’s time in Yellowstone National Park made for a transformative experience
a neutral and factual text informing readers about the role of the wolf population in Yellowstone National Park
a neutral and factual text informing readers about the role of the wolf population in Yellowstone National Park
a personal, firsthand account of one traveler’s visit to Yellowstone National Park
a personal, firsthand account of one traveler’s visit to Yellowstone National Park
a persuasive text that asks readers to donate funds to support the wolf population in Yellowstone National ParkWhich choice best explains the reason for the use of graphics to aid comprehension when writing informative or explanatory texts?(1 point)
Responses
Graphics can be used when a reader has likely encountered the topic of a text before.
Graphics can be used when a reader has likely encountered the topic of a text before.
Graphics can be used when information is difficult to express in words.
Graphics can be used when information is difficult to express in words.
Graphics can be used when the information in a text is likely to interest the reader.
Graphics can be used when the information in a text is likely to interest the reader.
Graphics can be used when it would be hard to use audio or video to provide the information.
Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses
complex syntax
complex syntax
advanced vocabulary
advanced vocabulary
standard textbook English
standard textbook English
contractions
contractions
slang
slang
personal pronounsWhich of the following is an example of an objective tone in explanatory writing?(1 point)
Responses
a blog recounting how one writer’s time in Yellowstone National Park made for a transformative experience
a blog recounting how one writer’s time in Yellowstone National Park made for a transformative experience
a neutral and factual text informing readers about the role of the wolf population in Yellowstone National Park
a neutral and factual text informing readers about the role of the wolf population in Yellowstone National Park
a personal, firsthand account of one traveler’s visit to Yellowstone National Park
a personal, firsthand account of one traveler’s visit to Yellowstone National Park
a persuasive text that asks readers to donate funds to support the wolf population in Yellowstone National ParkWhich choice best explains the reason for the use of graphics to aid comprehension when writing informative or explanatory texts?(1 point)
Responses
Graphics can be used when a reader has likely encountered the topic of a text before.
Graphics can be used when a reader has likely encountered the topic of a text before.
Graphics can be used when information is difficult to express in words.
Graphics can be used when information is difficult to express in words.
Graphics can be used when the information in a text is likely to interest the reader.
Graphics can be used when the information in a text is likely to interest the reader.
Graphics can be used when it would be hard to use audio or video to provide the information.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
### Characteristics of a Formal Style in Explanatory Text
The three correct answers that characterize a formal style are:
1. **Complex syntax**
2. **Advanced vocabulary**
3. **Standard textbook English**
### Example of an Objective Tone in Explanatory Writing
The correct response that exemplifies an objective tone is:
- **A neutral and factual text informing readers about the role of the wolf population in Yellowstone National Park**
### Reason for the Use of Graphics to Aid Comprehension
The correct choice that best explains the reason for using graphics in informative or explanatory texts is:
- **Graphics can be used when information is difficult to express in words.**
The three correct answers that characterize a formal style are:
1. **Complex syntax**
2. **Advanced vocabulary**
3. **Standard textbook English**
### Example of an Objective Tone in Explanatory Writing
The correct response that exemplifies an objective tone is:
- **A neutral and factual text informing readers about the role of the wolf population in Yellowstone National Park**
### Reason for the Use of Graphics to Aid Comprehension
The correct choice that best explains the reason for using graphics in informative or explanatory texts is:
- **Graphics can be used when information is difficult to express in words.**