Text Structure Flashcard

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What is text structure?

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The way the author organizes information in the text.

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What are examples of descriptive text structure?

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A passage explaining a topic and giving several examples.

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What text structure is used when comparing two subjects?

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Compare/contrast.

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What text structure is used to show a sequence of events?

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Order/Sequence.

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What genre does informational text fall under?

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Non-fiction.

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What is the purpose of a problem/solution text structure?

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To present a problem and propose one or more solutions.

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What does a cause/effect text structure explain?

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It explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is an example of a sequence text structure?

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A timeline of events in a historical narrative.

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What is the main purpose of descriptive text structure?

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To provide detailed information about a topic.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is made-up stories, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.