A) Drag each item to the correct location to show whether it describes a subheading or a

Question

heading. (2 points)

Subheading Heading

 shows the beginning of a narrow topic in a text  usually appears in a larger font size
 shows the beginning of a large topic in a text  usually appears in a smaller font size

Answer 1

Sure! Here’s how the items would be categorized:

Subheading

• shows the beginning of a narrow topic in a text
• usually appears in a smaller font size

Heading

• shows the beginning of a large topic in a text
• usually appears in a larger font size

Answer 2

A) Which choice best explains the reason for the use of graphics to aid comprehension when
writing informative or explanatory texts? (1 point)
Graphics can be used when the information in a text is likely to interest the reader.
Graphics can be used when information is difficult to express in words.
Graphics can be used when a reader has likely encountered the topic of a text before.
Graphics can be used when it would be hard to use audio or video to provide the information.

Answer 3

The choice that best explains the reason for the use of graphics to aid comprehension when writing informative or explanatory texts is:

Graphics can be used when information is difficult to express in words.

Answer 4

A) Drag each phrase or sentence to the correct location to show whether it is vague or precise.
(2 points)

Vague Precise

 I put butter on the toast.  We almost purchased a Victorian-style home last year.
 He limped the entire way home.  Two rivers meet in a town

Answer 5

Here’s how the items would be categorized:

Vague

• We almost purchased a Victorian-style home last year.
• Two rivers meet in a town.

Precise

• I put butter on the toast.
• He limped the entire way home.

Answer 6

Question 4
A) Which of the following is an example of an objective tone in explanatory writing? (1 point)
a personal, firsthand account of one traveler’s visit to Yellowstone National Park
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 persuasive text that asks readers to donate funds to support the wolf population in Yellowstone
National Park
 I put butter on the toast.  We almost purchased a Victorian-style home last year.
 He limped the entire way home.  Two rivers meet in a town.
Question 5
A) Which of these are characteristics of a formal style when writing an explanatory text?
Select the three correct answers. (2 points)
contractions
personal pronouns
standard textbook English
complex syntax
advanced vocabulary
slang

Answer 7

Question 4: The example of an objective tone in explanatory writing is:

• a neutral and factual text informing readers about the role of the wolf population in Yellowstone National Park.

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Question 5: The characteristics of a formal style when writing an explanatory text are:

• standard textbook English
• complex syntax
• advanced vocabulary