Text Structure

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean?

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To compare and contrast means to look at the similarities and differences between two or more things.

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What is 'cause and effect'?

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Cause and effect shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What does 'chronological order' mean?

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Chronological order is the arrangement of events in the order they happen, from first to last.

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What is a 'description' in text structure?

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A description provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea to help the reader visualize it.

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What is an example of 'compare and contrast'?

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An example is comparing apples and oranges by discussing how they are both fruits but differ in taste and color.

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Can you give an example of 'cause and effect'?

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What is the purpose of using 'chronological order' in writing?

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The purpose is to help readers follow the sequence of events easily.

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What is an example of a descriptive text?

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A descriptive text might describe a beach by detailing the sand, water, and sun.

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What is the difference between 'problem and solution' text structure?

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Problem and solution structure presents a problem and then explains one or more solutions to that problem.