Text Structure Flashcard

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What is the description text structure?

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The author describes a topic by listing characteristics, features, attributes, and examples.

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What is the cause and effect text structure?

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The author shows how one thing leads to another.

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How could chronological text structure be organized?

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In lists, series of steps, or by time/date.

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What is the purpose of the problem/solution text structure?

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Present a concerning issue and share something that was, can be, or should be done to remedy this issue.

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What is the compare and contrast text structure?

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When the author explains how two or more elements are alike and how they are different.

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What does the term 'text structure' refer to?

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The way a text is organized to convey information effectively.

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What is an example of a chronological text structure?

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A timeline of events in a historical narrative.

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What is the main focus of a cause and effect text structure?

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To show the relationship between events, where one event leads to another.

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What type of text structure would you use to discuss the pros and cons of a topic?

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Compare and Contrast.

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What is a key feature of the problem/solution text structure?

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It identifies a problem and proposes one or more solutions.