Text Structure

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What is text structure?

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

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What is cause and effect in text structure?

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Cause and effect is a text structure that shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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Give an example of cause and effect.

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An example of cause and effect is: "The heavy rain (cause) caused the river to overflow (effect)."

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What is description in text structure?

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Description is a text structure that provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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Give an example of description.

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An example of description is: "The beagle is a medium-sized dog with a short coat, floppy ears, and a friendly demeanor."

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What is problem and solution in text structure?

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

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Give an example of problem and solution.

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An example of problem and solution is: "The school had a problem with students being late. The solution was to start classes later in the morning."

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What is sequence in text structure?

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Sequence is a text structure that presents events in the order they occur.

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Give an example of sequence.

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An example of sequence is: "First, I wake up. Then, I eat breakfast. Finally, I go to school."

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What is compare and contrast 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.