Reading Review

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text. Common structures include description, sequence, cause and effect, and problem and solution.

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What is a description text structure?

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A description text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, helping the reader visualize it.

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What is the purpose of an author?

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The author's purpose is the reason why they write a text. Common purposes include to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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What does it mean to explain something?

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To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand by providing details or reasons.

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What is a cause and effect text structure?

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A cause and effect text structure shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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A problem and solution text structure presents an issue and then describes how it can be resolved.

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What is the author's purpose when they want to persuade?

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When the author's purpose is to persuade, they aim to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What is the difference between 'inform' and 'describe'?

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To inform means to provide information or facts, while to describe means to give details about how something looks or feels.

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What is an example of a sequence text structure?

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A sequence text structure lists events or steps in the order they happen, like a recipe or instructions.

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What is a tsunami?

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A tsunami is a series of large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.