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This quiz uses informational text to study propaganda and bias.
- 1.What is the goal of propaganda?
- A.
To explain
- B.
To persuade
- C.
To identify
- D.
To describe
- 2.Which is NOT an example of how to identify author's bias?
- A.
Through word choice that the author uses.
- B.
Through inferences that you make about the text.
- C.
Through the exclusion and inclusion of particular information.
- D.
Through looking at the graphic features and text elements only.
- 3.Which of the following is an example of propaganda?
- A.
Bandwagon
- B.
Text Elements
- C.
Graphic Features
- D.
Bias
- 4.This is an example of a text element.
- 5.What impact do text elements have on the meaning of a given informational text?
- A.
Analyzes charts and graphs.
- B.
Identifies the use of propaganda.
- C.
Identifies author's bias.
- D.
Emphasizes important information.
- 6.What are examples of sources information from graphic features in a given informational text?
- A.
Draw conclusions and make inferences.
- B.
Inclusion and exclusion of text.
- C.
Charts and graphs.
- D.
Chapter headings and print styles.
- 7.What are text elements in informational text?
- A.
Graphic features used in writing.
- B.
Parts of a text that provide information to guide a reader.
- C.
Emotionally appealing words.
- D.
Source of information that assist in comprehension.
- 8.What is NOT an example of a graphic feature?
- A.
Headings
- B.
Graph
- C.
Chart
- D.
Picture
- 9.Read the text below."Motorola introduced the first portable cell phone to consumers. The DynaTAC 8000X became known as the "brick" because it weighed a whopping 2.5 points, cost $3,995 dollars, and needed a recharge every 30 minutes. Today, more than 180 million Americans use cell phones that weigh less than 3 ounces and fit in the palm of a child's hand."Infer the meaning of the bolded word in the text.
- A.
Important
- B.
Moveable
- C.
Fixed
- D.
Stationary
- 10.Read the text below (same text as previous question!)"Motorola introduced the first portable cell phone to consumers. The DynaTAC 8000X became known as the "brick" because it weighed a whopping 2.5 pounds, cost $3,995 dollars, and needed a recharge every 30 minutes. Today, more than 180 million Americans use cell phones that weigh less than 3 ounces and fit in the palm of a child's hand."How is this paragraph informational text?
- A.
It shows author's bias.
- B.
It displays the proper use of testimonial propaganda.
- C.
It has text elements and graphic features.
- D.
It gives facts and information about a topic.
- 11.Read the text below (same as the last 2 questions!)"Motorola introduced the first portable cell phone to consumers. The DynaTAC 8000X became known as the "brick" because it weighed a whopping 2.5 pounds, cost $3,995 dollars, and needed a recharge every 30 minutes. Today, more than 180 million Americans use cell phones that weigh less than 3 ounces and fit in the palm of a child's hand."Look at the bolded sentence above. Why would the author bold this sentence?
- A.
This sentence represents author's bias in the text.
- B.
This sentence shows interesting facts that would catch the reader's attention.
- C.
This sentence represents graphic features used to attract the reader to the text.
- D.
This sentence shows how bandwagon propaganda is used properly.
- 12.How can you recognize glittering generalities?
- A.
Emotionally appealing words.
- B.
Showing that everybody wants to join.
- C.
Using a celebrity or respected person.
- D.
Using deragotry, or negative, language.
- 13.How do you recognize name calling propaganda?
- A.
Emotionally appealing words.
- B.
Showing that everybody wants to join.
- C.
Using a celebrity or respected person.
- D.
Using derogatory, or negative, language.
- 14.Which is an example of informational text?
- A.
Recipe
- B.
Mystery
- C.
Adventure
- D.
Science Fiction
- 15.What do you feel you need more work on for the summative?
- A.
Author's Bias
- B.
Text Elements and Graphic Features
- C.
Informational Text
- D.
Propaganda
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