What is the purpose of an introduction?(1 point)
Responses
to state the goals and purpose of the text
to state the goals and purpose of the text
to summarize the ideas in a text
to summarize the ideas in a text
to tell a story related to the main topic of a text
to tell a story related to the main topic of a text
to provide evidence that supports the central argument of a text
to state the goals and purpose of the text
Use the passage to answer the question.
Did you know that learning a second language makes your brain work faster? You might experience higher scores in math and benefit in other ways, too. The guidance counselor may encourage you to take a Spanish or French class next semester. Learning a second language is one of the best decisions you will ever make during your school career!
How does the writer try to grab the reader's attention?
(1 point)
Responses
by asking a rhetorical question to make the student want to read more
by asking a rhetorical question to make the student want to read more
by explaining what a foreign language is
by explaining what a foreign language is
by using descriptive language to make the topic more interesting
by using descriptive language to make the topic more interesting
by describing a personal experience
by describing a personal experience
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by asking a rhetorical question to make the student want to read more
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?(1 point)
Responses
to provide evidence for the ideas in the paragraph
to provide evidence for the ideas in the paragraph
to describe the most important details that will be included in the paragraph
to describe the most important details that will be included in the paragraph
to explain where readers can find more information about the topic of a paragraph
to explain where readers can find more information about the topic of a paragraph
to express the central idea of a paragraph
to express the central idea of a paragraph
Which of the following is one question to ask when evaluating an introduction?(1 point)
Responses
How many sentences does the introduction have?
How many sentences does the introduction have?
What support is provided to explain the topic?
What support is provided to explain the topic?
How did the writer grab the attention of the reader?
How did the writer grab the attention of the reader?
Does the introduction have a strong closing idea?
Does the introduction have a strong closing idea?
Which option describes the purpose of formatting a text?(1 point)
Responses
to make the print of the text visually appealing
to make the print of the text visually appealing
to help the reader follow and understand the writer's ideas
to help the reader follow and understand the writer's ideas
to provide ways to include more information about the topic
to provide ways to include more information about the topic
to demonstrate the writer's thoughts during the writing process
to help the reader follow and understand the writer's ideas
What option describes the purpose of using headings in text?(1 point)
Responses
to show that a new idea is being introduced
to show that a new idea is being introduced
to draw attention to important words in the text
to draw attention to important words in the text
to provide stopping points for thinking about the text
to provide stopping points for thinking about the text
to make the text visually appealing