Text Structures/Features

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What is the purpose of using a diagram in a text?

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To visually represent information, making it easier to understand and compare concepts.

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What text structure provides steps in a procedure or events in chronological order?

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Order and sequence.

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What is a caption?

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A brief explanation or description accompanying an image.

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What text structure describes an event (cause) and the events (effect) that follow?

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Cause and effect.

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What text structure provides details or characteristics of a topic?

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Description.

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What is the purpose of 'compare and contrast' text structure?

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To highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What does 'problem and solution' text structure involve?

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It presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.

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What is an example of 'order and sequence' in a text?

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A recipe that lists ingredients and steps in the order they should be followed.

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How can diagrams enhance understanding in informational texts?

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They provide visual representations that clarify complex information.

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What is the difference between 'cause and effect' and 'problem and solution'?

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'Cause and effect' explains why something happened and its results, while 'problem and solution' focuses on identifying a problem and proposing solutions.