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What is the term for the way an author chooses to organize the information in their text?

• Font Selection

• Text Structure

• Text Genre

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Text Structure

Identify the text structure of this passage: Fred keeps his hands on the steering wheel, his eyes never leaving the road ahead. This is quite a feat, as the two goofballs in the back play music loudly. "Cut it out!" I begged. "Daphne and I can't hear ourselves think!" I roll my eyes and try not to smile.

• compare and contrast

• order and sequence

• narrative

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Identify the text structure of this passage: Towering physically over many other breeds of dogs, the Great Dane can grow to 28 to 30 inches. When a Great Dane balances on his or her hind legs, he or she can even tower over an average-sized human! Great Danes have many coat colors: black, black and white, blue, brindle, fawn, harlequin, merle, silver, white, and mantle. Great Danes can be both affectionate and protective.

• cause and effect

• description

• problem and solution

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Identify the text structure of this passage: Ancient Egypt's history was thousands of years long and involved three major kingdoms with intermediate periods of disorganization in the intervening years. The Old Kingdom ruled Egypt from 2686 to 2181 BCE. During this time, powerful pharaohs completed great pyramids. The kingdom collapsed into chaos and was followed by the First Intermediate Period. In 2055 BCE, the Middle Kingdom arose. It collapsed in 1786 BCE, the beginning of the Second Intermediate Period. The New Kingdom, which included King Tutankhamun's short rule, ran from 1567 to 1085 BCE. Egypt never returned to its former glory, and Alexander the Great of Macedonia conquered it in 332 BCE.

• order and sequence

• problem and solution

• description

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Identify the text structure of this passage: In the 1970s, architect I. M. Pei took on the difficult assignment of renovating and updating the beautiful Louvre Palace in Paris without overpowering the original building. The art museum in the centuries-old Louvre displayed Leonardo DaVinci's Mona Lisa and other famous works, but the building's layout was so confusing that tourists couldn't find the entrances. It also needed more restrooms and a bigger cafeteria. Pei designed a large central underground entrance and visitor center. He then added a glass pyramid above the entryway. Although Pei's design faced initial criticism, today the pyramid is considered a brilliant success—a landmark that complements the old palace without interfering with it.

• problem and solution

• compare and contrast

• narrative

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Identify the text structure of this passage: People with asthma may experience difficulty breathing due to inflammation, or swelling, of the inner surfaces of their airways (the passageways by which air reaches the lungs). This inflammation makes the passageways sensitive to further irritation. Exposure to substances in the air such as pollen or smoke may then trigger an asthma attack. During an attack, the muscles around the airways contract, narrowing the space through which oxygen can pass. This can prevent oxygen from entering or exiting the lungs properly. Possible symptoms during an attack include shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing.

• narrative

• cause and effect

• order and sequence

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Identify the text structure of this passage: The two main types of clouds that form low in the atmosphere, that is, below 6,500 feet, are cumulus and stratus. Stratus clouds develop horizontally, whereas cumulus clouds are formed vertically. Stratus clouds are flat, uniformly gray in appearance, and tend to fill the sky with layers of gloom. White, fluffy cumulus clouds, on the other hand, often float in a bright blue sky and have been called "fair weather clouds." Unlike stratus clouds, cumulus clouds are individual structures. They're flat on the bottom and more puffy toward the top. Given the right conditions in the atmosphere, cumulus clouds may also turn dark with rain, signaling the coming of a thunderstorm.

• description

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

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What is the term for the reason an author writes their text?

• Author's Bias

• Author's Purpose

• Author's History

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Author's Purpose

Identify the author's main purpose in this passage: Call of the Wild has been arranging five-star luxury safaris in Tanzania for more than twenty years. We customize every tour to the particular needs and desires of our clients. Do you want to see the majestic wildlife in Serengeti National Park? Climb Kilimanjaro? Visit Ngorongoro Crater? Do all three? We have the safari package for you—at a price that fits your budget. Tame your thirst for adventure with Call of the Wild. Our office has a dedicated staff ready to take your call. Book your luxury safari today!

• to INFORM readers what a safari is

• to ENTERTAIN readers with a poem about Tanzania's history

• to PERSUADE readers to use Call of the Wild's services

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Identify the author's main purpose in this passage: Load the laundry into the washing machine and close the door tightly. Make sure not to overload the machine. Next, slide open the detergent drawer, add detergent, and then slide the drawer shut. Select the wash setting (whites or darks), temperature (hot, warm, or cold), and load size (small, medium, or large). Then press the start button. The washing machine will stop automatically when the wash cycle is complete.

• to INFORM readers how to operate a washing machine

• to PERSUADE readers to take better care of their clothes

• to ENTERTAIN readers with a story about a humanoid washing machine that likes to eat clothes

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Author's Purpose