Text Structure Practice

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Which genre uses six different structures, or ways to organize? Options: historical fiction, nonfiction, science fiction, drama

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nonfiction

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chrono

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time

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This structure explains reasons why something happens and what happens as a result; often follows a cycle pattern.

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cause and effect

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Which structure presents details that follow an order according to TIME, usually including dates? Options: cause and effect, compare and contrast, sequential, chronological

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chronological

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This structure shows two or more ideas examined side by side for similarities and for differences.

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compare and contrast

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What is the structure called when characteristics or features of a person, place, or thing are given?

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description

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What is the variety of ways in which nonfiction texts are organized called?

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nonfiction text structure

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In this structure, details are usually offering possible "fixes" or answers to a concern or issue; this can be persuasive in nature.

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problem and solution

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For this structure, details are presented in a particular order or in steps that are important to follow...

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sequential

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What is the ability to examine a passage and determine the pattern used to organize it known as?

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text structure analysis