Text Structure Mini Flashcard

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What is the text structure that compares and contrasts two or more subjects?

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Compare and Contrast

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What text structure explains the relationship between events as causes and their effects?

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Cause and Effect

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What is the term for the text structure that describes the order in which steps occur?

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Sequence

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What text structure presents a problem and offers a solution?

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Problem/Solution

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What type of text structure provides detailed information about a subject?

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Description

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In a compare and contrast structure, what are you primarily looking for?

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Similarities and differences between subjects.

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What key phrases might indicate a problem and solution text structure?

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A problem is, solve, solution.

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What is the main purpose of a sequence text structure?

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To show the order of events or steps.

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What type of text structure would you use to explain how one event leads to another?

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Cause and Effect

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What are some signal words for a description text structure?

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For example, such as, to illustrate.