Question

What is an explanatory text?
the facts and information that supports an idea or analysis
writing that provides information, ideas, and facts
• writing that helps clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar word
the statement that explains the central idea, claim, or focus of a text

Answer 1

The best choice is: "writing that provides information, ideas, and facts."

Explanation: An explanatory (expository) text's purpose is to explain or inform about a topic using facts, definitions, examples, and logical organization.

Why the others are not correct:
- "the facts and information that supports an idea or analysis" describes supporting evidence, not the entire explanatory text.
- "writing that helps clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar word" describes a definition or glossary entry, a much narrower function.
- "the statement that explains the central idea, claim, or focus of a text" describes a thesis or main idea, not the whole explanatory text.