Question

read the sentences below, filling in the blanks with items from this list. each item will be used once. informative/explanatory text transitions supporting details evidence conclusion formal tone thesis statement cohesion nonfiction domain - specific vocabulary prose writing based on facts, real events, and real people is called ______. a short statement that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay is called a ____. facts, examples, or descriptions that explain and reinforce the main idea are called ____. words or phrases that provide a connection between ideas, sentences, and paragraphs are called ____. a style of writing that is professional and academic, avoiding casual language, is known as ____. the action or fact of forming a united whole, ensuring that ideas flow smoothly, is called ____. words and phrases that are specific to a particular field or subject are called ____. information or details from a text that support a claim or argument are called ____. the final paragraph of a text that summarizes the main points and provides closure is known as the ____. writing that aims to inform or explain a topic to the reader is called ______.

Explanation:

• Non - fiction is prose based on facts, real events, and real people.
• A thesis statement summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.
• Supporting details explain and reinforce the main idea.
• Transitions connect ideas, sentences, and paragraphs.
• Formal tone is professional and academic, avoiding casual language.
• Cohesion ensures ideas flow smoothly and form a united whole.
• Domain - specific vocabulary is specific to a particular field or subject.
• Evidence supports a claim or argument.
• The conclusion is the final paragraph summarizing main points and providing closure.
• Informative/explanatory text aims to inform or explain a topic.

Answer:

1. nonfiction
2. thesis statement
3. supporting details
4. transitions
5. formal tone
6. cohesion
7. domain - specific vocabulary
8. evidence
9. conclusion
10. informative/explanatory text