Text Structures Review

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What is an indicator of an author's bias?

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Loaded language is an indicator of an author's bias.

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When an author expresses bias within a nonfiction text, they are...

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Either favoring or going against a specific idea.

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What text structure most likely includes the following words and phrases: such as, is like, looks like, sounds like, smells like, feels like, and tastes like?

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Description.

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What text structure most likely includes the following words and phrases: the problem is, issue is, solves, and the solution to?

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Problem and solution.

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If an article discusses the issue of laziness among Americans, and then reveals how more sleep and healthier meals may put an end to this issue, what text structure would best organize the ideas within this article?

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Problem and solution.

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What is bias in writing?

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Bias in writing refers to an author's inclination to favor one side of an argument or issue.

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What are text structures?

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Text structures are the ways in which information is organized in a text.

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Name a common text structure that shows cause and effect.

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Cause and effect structure.

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What is the purpose of using descriptive language in a text?

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Descriptive language helps to create vivid images and enhance understanding.

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What text structure is used to compare two or more ideas?

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Compare and contrast.