Text Structure Passages

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What is 'compare and contrast'?

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that discusses the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean in text structure?

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Cause and effect is a text structure that explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What is 'order and sequence'?

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Order and sequence is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often showing steps or stages.

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What is a 'problem and solution' text structure?

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Problem and solution is a text structure that identifies a problem and discusses ways to solve it.

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Give an example of 'compare and contrast'.

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An example is comparing apples and oranges: both are fruits, but apples are usually sweet while oranges are citrusy.

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What is an example of 'cause and effect'?

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An example is: If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What is an example of 'order and sequence'?

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An example is: First, wake up; second, brush your teeth; third, eat breakfast.

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What is an example of 'problem and solution'?

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An example is: The problem is pollution; the solution is recycling and using less plastic.

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What is a description in text structure?

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A description provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea to help the reader visualize it.