Text Structure, Text Feature, and Rhetorical Devices

Which of the following is an example of a cause and effect text structure?

• A list of dates and events in the order they occurred.

• An explanation of how one event leads to another.

• A comparison of two different theories.

• A detailed description of a person, place, or thing.

What is a text feature that helps readers understand a complex scientific concept?

• Metaphor

• Index

• Diagram

• Hyperbole

Which rhetorical device uses repetition of a phrase at the beginning of sentences?

• Metaphor

• Anaphora

• Hyperbole

• Irony

Comparing text structures is important because:

• It helps identify the author's purpose.

• It makes reading more enjoyable.

• It is only useful for fiction texts.

• It is a requirement for all English classes.

An infographic in an article serves to:

• Fill space

• Provide a visual summary or highlight key information.

• Replace the need for text

• Make the article look more attractive

Which rhetorical device is used to create humor or criticize by imitating the original?

• Metaphor

• Paradox

• Parody

• Personification

Identifying text structures helps readers:

• Understand the author's personal life.

• Predict what will happen next in the story.

• Understand how the information is organized and why.

• Focus on the pictures and diagrams only.

Which of the following is NOT a text feature?

• Glossary

• Metaphor

• Table of contents

• Index

Evaluating text features is important because:

• It helps to understand the author's bias.

• It allows readers to ignore large portions of the text.

• It aids in comprehending and retaining information.

• It is only necessary for academic texts.

A chronological text structure is best used for:

• Explaining the steps in a process.

• Listing items or events in order of occurrence.

• Comparing and contrasting two concepts.

• Describing the features of a concept or object.