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 and the overall flow of the content.

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What are signal words?

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Signal words are words or phrases that indicate the type of text structure being used. They guide readers in understanding how the information is organized.

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What text structure is indicated by the signal words: 'As a result', 'Consequently', 'Since', 'Therefore'?

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Cause-effect.

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What text structure is indicated by the signal words: 'Same', 'Similar', 'Like', 'Not only... but also', 'As well as'?

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Compare-contrast.

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What text structure is indicated by the signal words: 'Question is...', 'Dilemma is...', 'To solve this...', 'One reason for the problem is...'?

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Problem-solution.

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What text structure is indicated by the signal words: 'For instance', 'Such as...', 'To begin with', 'An example', 'To illustrate'?

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Description.

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What text structure is indicated by the signal words: 'First', 'Second', 'Next', 'Then', 'Before', 'After', 'Finally'?

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Sequence-chronological order.

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What is the purpose of using a cause-effect text structure?

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The purpose is to show how one event or action leads to another, helping readers understand the relationship between causes and their effects.

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What is the purpose of using a compare-contrast text structure?

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The purpose is to highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects, helping readers analyze and evaluate them.

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What is the purpose of using a problem-solution text structure?

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The purpose is to present a problem and discuss possible solutions, guiding readers through the reasoning process.