Authors Purpose/Text Structure Flashcard

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What is the author's purpose when writing to inform?

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The author's purpose to inform is to provide factual information and explanations about a topic, helping the reader understand it better.

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

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

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Define 'problem and solution' text structure.

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'Problem and solution' is a text structure that presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is 'sequential order' in text structure?

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'Sequential order' is a text structure that presents information in a step-by-step format, showing the order in which events occur.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean in text structure?

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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 is the purpose of writing instructions?

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The purpose of writing instructions is to inform the reader on how to perform a specific task or process.

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

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An example of a cause and effect relationship is: 'When it rains (cause), the ground becomes wet (effect).'

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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You can identify the author's purpose by looking for clues in the text, such as the type of information presented and the language used.

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What is the difference between 'to entertain' and 'to inform'?

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'To entertain' aims to amuse or engage the reader, while 'to inform' aims to provide knowledge or information.

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What is an example of a problem and solution scenario?

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An example of a problem and solution scenario is: 'The school had too many students, so they built a new classroom to solve the issue.'