Which of the following is given as an example of a text in the material?

• A. Encyclopedia Entry
• B. Journal Article
• C. News Brief
• D. Speech Transcript

Answer: (A)

Encyclopedia entries are used as an example because they are a type of reference text designed to give a concise, factual overview of a topic with neutral tone and clearly defined terms. This makes them a prototypical model for a text that students encounter when learning to quickly gather essential information and understand key concepts without delving into extended analysis. The other options do not fit that pattern as neatly: a journal article is typically a research-focused piece with methods and results, a news brief concentrates on current events and timeliness, and a speech transcript records spoken rhetoric and delivery style. So the encyclopedia entry best matches the kind of text the material aims to illustrate.