Wisconsin FORT (Foundations of Reading) Practice Test

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Which of the following is a characteristic of narrative text?

  1. Discusses thematic elements

  2. Explains factual information

  3. Includes descriptive vocabulary

  4. Outlines scientific procedures

The correct answer is: Discusses thematic elements

Narrative text typically focuses on telling a story or recounting events. It often includes characters, settings, plots, and themes, making choice A the correct answer. Thematic elements are essential components of narrative text as they help convey the central message or moral of the story. On the other hand, the other options are more commonly associated with different types of text. Choice B, explaining factual information, is more typical of expository or informational texts. Descriptive vocabulary, as mentioned in choice C, is commonly found in descriptive or imaginative texts. Lastly, outlining scientific procedures, as noted in choice D, is typical of procedural or instructional texts.