Analyzing Text Structures

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What is 'text structure' in a reading passage?

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The organization of ideas and details.

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How might subtext impact reader interpretation?

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It adds layers to meaning.

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Which feature is most likely used in a non-linear narrative?

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Flashbacks and time jumps.

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What effect can structural shifts have on a reader?

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Create deeper engagement.

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An author uses a circular structure. What might this suggest?

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Events repeat or come full circle.

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What are the common types of text structures?

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Chronological, cause and effect, problem and solution, compare and contrast, and descriptive.

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How does a chronological text structure organize information?

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It presents events in the order they occur.

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What is the purpose of using cause and effect structure in a text?

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To show the relationship between events and their outcomes.

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What does a compare and contrast structure do?

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It highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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It presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.