Text Structures

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What is the definition of 'cause and effect'?

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A relationship where one event (the cause) leads to the outcome of another event (the effect).

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What are signal words for comparison?

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Similar, same, alike, both, on the other hand, instead.

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Define 'noun'.

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A person, place, thing, or idea.

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What text structure is used to describe a specific subject?

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Description/MI & D.

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

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When a mean teacher yells, students cry.

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What is the purpose of using text structures in writing?

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To organize information and help readers understand the content better.

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List three common text structures used in writing.

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Cause and effect, comparison, description.

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What is the definition of 'comparison' in text structures?

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A method of showing how two or more things are alike and different.

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What are some examples of descriptive language?

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Adjectives and sensory details that paint a picture in the reader's mind.

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How can signal words help in understanding text structures?

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They guide readers in identifying the relationship between ideas.