Comparing Texts — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Two authors writing about the same topic may choose to include different details.
Authors select different details based on their purpose, audience, and point of view.
2. One author might use charts and graphs while another uses paragraphs to explain the same data.
Authors choose different formats — visual (charts) or prose (paragraphs) — to present information.
3. An author who uses personal stories is adding anecdotes to make the text more relatable.
Anecdotes are brief personal stories used to illustrate a point and connect with readers.
4. When one text uses formal language and another uses casual language, their tone is different.
Tone reflects the author's attitude and is shaped by word choice and style.
5. An author may include expert quotes to make their information seem more trustworthy.
Expert quotes add credibility by including the words of knowledgeable sources.
6. Text features like headings and bold words help authors highlight key information.
Text features like headings and bold words draw attention to the most important information.
7. Comparing how authors present facts helps readers think critically about information.
Comparing how facts are presented helps readers evaluate which presentation is more objective or complete.
8. One author may focus on benefits while another focuses on risks of the same topic.
Authors with different perspectives may choose to highlight different aspects of a topic.
9. A reader should consider the source of each text to decide which is more reliable.
The source (who wrote it, why, for whom) affects a text's credibility and reliability.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
"Text uses statistics: '80% of students prefer recess'"
→ data and numbers to support claims
expert opinion to build credibility
"Text tells a story about one student's recess experience"
→ personal anecdote to engage readers
data and numbers to support claims
"Text includes quotes from a child psychologist"
→ expert opinion to build credibility
organized list for quick reading
"Text uses bullet points listing recess benefits"
→ organized list for quick reading
personal anecdote to engage readers
Statistics = data; personal story = anecdote; expert quote = credibility; bullet points = organized list.