Text Structure Key Signal Words

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What are signal words for sequence?

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Before, after, first, second.

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What does the signal word 'like' indicate?

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Compare and contrast.

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What are some signal words for compare and contrast?

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Also, both, unlike, yet.

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What are the signal words for problem/solution?

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Solution, solve, answers.

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What do the signal words 'as a result of' indicate?

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Cause and effect.

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What is the purpose of signal words in text structure?

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To guide readers in understanding the organization of information.

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What signal words indicate chronological order?

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First, next, last, before, after.

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

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It shows the relationship between events where one event leads to another.

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What are examples of cause and effect signal words?

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Because, due to, as a result of.

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What is the definition of compare and contrast?

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To examine the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.