Informational Text Structure & Features

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What is the structure of a text that presents information in a specific order, often using words like 'first', 'next', and 'finally'?

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Sequence

Front

What type of visual element provides a representation of information, often used to clarify or enhance understanding of the text?

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Diagram

Front

What is the term for a list of words and their definitions found at the end of a book or document?

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Glossary

Front

What text structure is used to highlight the similarities and differences between two or more subjects?

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Compare and Contrast

Front

What type of writing organizes information step by step, often used in instructions or procedures?

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Order and Sequence

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What is the purpose of a heading in an informational text?

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To indicate the main topic or subject of a section.

Front

What is a caption in relation to images in a text?

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A brief explanation or description of an image.

Front

What is the function of a table of contents in a book?

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To provide an overview of the chapters and sections along with their page numbers.

Front

What type of text structure explains the cause of an event and its effects?

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Cause and Effect

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What is the role of bold and italicized words in a text?

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To emphasize important terms or concepts.