Text Structures

Which text structure is used to compare and contrast two or more things?

• problem and solution

• sequence

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

What type of text structure is used to show the cause and effect relationship between events?

• Compare and contrast

• Sequential

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

In which text structure is a problem presented and a solution is proposed?

• chronological

• compare-contrast

• cause-effect

• problem-solution

Which text structure is used to show the order of events or steps in a process?

• hierarchical order

• random order

• chronological order

• sequential order

What type of text structure is used to provide detailed information about a person, place, or thing?

• descriptive

• expository

• persuasive

• narrative

In a compare and contrast text structure, what are the similarities and differences usually presented through?

• Examples and explanations

• Signal words or phrases

• Causes and effects

• Chronological order

What type of text structure is used to explain why something happened and what happened as a result?

• compare and contrast

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

• chronological

In a problem and solution text structure, what is the purpose of presenting a problem?

• To confuse the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To provide a solution to the problem

• To highlight an issue or challenge that needs to be addressed

Which text structure is used to describe the physical characteristics, traits, or qualities of something?

• narrative

• descriptive

• expository

• persuasive

What type of text structure is used to show the order of events in a story or a historical account?

• reverse order

• random order

• chronological order

• alphabetical order