Text Structures TEST

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a piece of writing.

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What does 'Cause & Effect' mean in text structures?

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'Cause & Effect' shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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Give an example of 'Cause & Effect'.

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What does 'Chronology' mean in text structures?

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'Chronology' organizes events in the order they happen.

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Give an example of 'Chronology'.

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First, I wake up, then I eat breakfast, and finally, I go to school.

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What does 'Compare & Contrast' mean in text structures?

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'Compare & Contrast' shows how two or more things are similar and different.

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Give an example of 'Compare & Contrast'.

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Cats and dogs are both pets, but cats are usually more independent than dogs.

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What does 'Problem & Solution' mean in text structures?

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'Problem & Solution' presents a problem and then explains how to solve it.

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Give an example of 'Problem & Solution'.

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The problem is that there is too much trash. The solution is to recycle more.

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What does 'Descriptive' mean in text structures?

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'Descriptive' provides details about a person, place, or thing.