Unit 5: Text Structures

Front

What is the name of the text feature that helps identify topics within a text, and organize information into sections?

Back

Caption

Front

What type of structure uses words like similar, different, alike, same, on the other hand, and in contrast?

Back

Compare & Contrast

Front

What text structure do authors use to show how one event makes other events happen?

Back

Cause & Effect

Front

What is the name of the text feature that provides additional information at the bottom of a page?

Back

Footnote

Front

What type of structure uses words like first, third, next, finally, eventually, following, then?

Back

Sequence

Front

What is a heading in a text?

Back

A title or subtitle that indicates the topic of a section.

Front

What is the purpose of a glossary in a text?

Back

To provide definitions of key terms used in the text.

Front

What does a bar graph represent?

Back

A visual representation of data using bars to compare different categories.

Front

What is the main purpose of using compare and contrast text structure?

Back

To highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

Front

What is a problem and solution text structure?

Back

A structure that presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.