Text Structure

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What is Text Structure?

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Text structure refers to the way information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include cause and effect, comparison, sequence, and description.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean in text structure?

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Cause and effect shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What are some key words for cause and effect?

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Key words include 'because', 'therefore', 'as a result', and 'consequently'.

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What does 'comparison' mean in text structure?

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Comparison shows how two or more things are alike or different.

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What are some key words for comparison?

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Key words include 'both', 'same', 'different', 'like', and 'unlike'.

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What does 'sequence' mean in text structure?

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

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What are some key words for sequence?

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Key words include 'first', 'next', 'then', 'last', 'after', and 'finally'.

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What does 'description' mean in text structure?

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Description provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What are some key words for description?

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Key words include 'for example', 'such as', and 'to illustrate'.