Text Structure Practice

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to the way a text is organized, including how ideas are arranged and presented to the reader.

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What are the common types of text structures?

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Common types of text structures include cause and effect, problem and solution, compare and contrast, sequence, and description.

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Define 'cause and effect' text structure.

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Cause and effect text structure explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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Define 'problem and solution' text structure.

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

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Define 'compare and contrast' text structure.

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Compare and contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Define 'sequence' text structure.

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Sequence text structure presents information in a specific order or steps, often used in instructions or timelines.

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Define 'description' text structure.

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Description text structure provides detailed information about a topic, including characteristics, features, and examples.

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What is an example of cause and effect?

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An example of cause and effect is: "It rained heavily (cause), so the streets flooded (effect)."

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What is an example of problem and solution?

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An example of problem and solution is: "The school had too many students (problem), so they built a new classroom (solution)."

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What is an example of compare and contrast?

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An example of compare and contrast is: "Cats and dogs are both popular pets, but cats are usually more independent than dogs."