Nonfiction Text Structure Mastery Check

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What is text structure?

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The way authors organize information in text.

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What are signal words?

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Words or phrases that help indicate the relationship between ideas in a text.

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Which signal word indicates contrast?

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As opposed to.

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What does a cause and effect relationship show?

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Causes or events and their consequences.

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What text structure is used when explaining how something happens?

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Cause and effect.

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What is the purpose of a description text structure?

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To provide detailed information about a subject.

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What is an example of a signal word for addition?

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Furthermore.

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What does the sequence text structure indicate?

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The order in which events happen.

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What is compare and contrast text structure?

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A structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the main focus of a problem and solution text structure?

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To present a problem and propose one or more solutions.