Unit 2 - Reading Skill Assessment B

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to how an author organizes a text to convey information effectively.

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Name three common types of text structures.

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Description, Cause/Effect, Compare/Contrast.

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What does 'Cause/Effect' text structure indicate?

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It shows the relationship between events, where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is the purpose of subheadings in a text?

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Subheadings help the reader understand the main idea of a section by providing a brief summary.

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What is a sequence in text organization?

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Sequence refers to the order in which events or information are presented.

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What is the role of captions in a text?

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Captions provide explanations or descriptions for images, graphs, or illustrations.

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How does text evidence support an argument?

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Text evidence consists of quotes or paraphrased information from the text that supports a claim or argument.

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What is the difference between a graph and an illustration?

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A graph visually represents data, while an illustration is a drawing or image that enhances understanding.

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What is the function of footnotes in a text?

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Footnotes provide additional information or references related to the content in the main text.

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What does it mean to compare and contrast in text structure?

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To compare and contrast means to identify similarities and differences between two or more subjects.