Text Structure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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