Text Structures Quiz

What is the purpose of the compare and contrast text structure?

• To analyze similarities and differences.

• To summarize information.

• To provide a chronological sequence.

• To persuade the reader.

Which text structure is used to show the relationship between two or more events or ideas?

• cause and effect

• sequence

• problem and solution

• compare and contrast

In a cause and effect text structure, what does the cause refer to?

• event or action

• effect or consequence

• conclusion

• result or outcome

What is the problem and solution text structure used for?

• To present a solution and its problem.

• To present multiple problems and their solutions.

• To present a problem and its solution.

• To present a solution without a problem.

Which text structure is used to provide details and characteristics about a person, place, or thing?

• narrative

• expository

• descriptive

• persuasive

What is the purpose of the sequence text structure?

• To present information in a random order.

• To present information in a comparison and contrast manner.

• To present information in a chronological order or step-by-step manner.

• To present information in a cause and effect manner.

In a compare and contrast text structure, how are similarities and differences usually presented?

• By discussing the differences and then the similarities.

• By discussing the similarities first and then the differences.

• By discussing the differences first and then the similarities.

• By discussing the similarities and differences together.

What is the effect in a cause and effect text structure?

• The effect is the cause of the outcome.

• The effect is the result or outcome of the cause.

• The effect is unrelated to the cause.

• The effect is the reason for the cause.

What is the main goal of a problem and solution text structure?

• To provide multiple solutions

• To confuse the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To present a problem and provide a solution

In a sequence text structure, what does the order of events help the reader understand?

• Cause and effect relationship

• Character development

• Chronological order or sequence of actions or steps

• Theme or message