Text Structure Practice & Author's Purpose

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What is the purpose of a brochure from a theme park like Disney World?

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To inform about Disney and also persuade me to take a trip there.

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Which text structure is used to explain the physical characteristics of cheetahs, what they eat, and where they can be found?

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Description.

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What is the author's purpose in discussing the importance of rules?

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To persuade people to follow the rules.

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What text structure is indicated by the signal word 'as a result'?

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Cause and Effect.

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What does the text structure 'cause and effect' explain?

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It tells what happened and why it happened.

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What is the main purpose of an author's writing?

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To inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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What is a common signal word for chronological order?

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First, next, then.

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What does the compare and contrast text structure do?

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It highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the purpose of using descriptive text structure?

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To provide detailed information about a subject.

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What is the author's purpose when writing to entertain?

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To engage the reader and provide enjoyment.