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.

1 answer

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.