Nonfiction Text Structures

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a nonfiction text structure?

problem & solution

,

compare & contrast

,

narrative

,

sequence

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narrative

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This type of text structure uses signal words like "issue," "idea," and "as a result of."

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problem & solution

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This type of text structure uses signal words such as "leads to," "consequently," and "because of."

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cause & effect

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This type of text structure uses signal words like "first," "after," and "finally."

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sequence

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This type of text structure uses signal words like "alike," "unlike," and "as opposed to."

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compare & contrast

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You might use a Venn Diagram to analyze this type of text structure.

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compare & contrast

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A recipe or instruction manual would best represent which text structure type? Options: problem & solution, compare & contrast, cause & effect, sequence

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sequence

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A news segment features a city-wide donation to the food shelf to combat local poverty and hunger. This is an example of which text structure type?

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problem & solution

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"When water is heated, the molecules move quickly, thus, causing the water to boil." This is an example of which text structure type?

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cause & effect

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True or False: all 4 nonfiction text structures (problem & solution, compare & contrast, cause & effect, sequence) - can occur in fiction, as well.

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True