Text Structures TEST

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a piece of writing.

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What are the five main types of text structures?

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1. Compare & Contrast 2. Sequence 3. Problem & Solution 4. Descriptive 5. Cause & Effect

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What does 'Compare & Contrast' mean in text structure?

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It means to look at the similarities and differences between two or more things.

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What does 'Sequence' mean in text structure?

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It refers to the order in which events happen or steps are taken.

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What does 'Problem & Solution' mean in text structure?

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It presents a problem and then explains one or more solutions to that problem.

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What does 'Descriptive' mean in text structure?

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It provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea to create a vivid picture.

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What does 'Cause & Effect' mean in text structure?

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It explains why something happened (cause) and what happened as a result (effect).

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Give an example of a text using 'Compare & Contrast'.

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An essay comparing cats and dogs, discussing their similarities and differences.

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Give an example of a text using 'Sequence'.

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A recipe that lists the steps to bake a cake in order.

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Give an example of a text using 'Problem & Solution'.

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A story about a town facing a water shortage and how they built a new well.