Nonfiction Text Structure

What is the text structure that explains how things happen and why they happen?

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

Answer explanation

The correct text structure that explains how things happen and why they happen is Cause and Effect, where the cause is presented first followed by the resulting effect.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

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Which text structure shows similarities and differences between two or more things?

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Sequential Order

• Compare and Contrast

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Compare and Contrast' as it specifically involves showing similarities and differences between two or more things.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

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

• Compare-Contrast

• Cause-Effect

• Description

• Chronological

• Problem-Solution

Answer explanation

The correct text structure that presents a problem and a solution is Problem-Solution. This structure outlines an issue and then offers a resolution.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Which text structure provides details about a topic using the five senses?

• Persuasive

• Descriptive

• Expository

• Narrative

Answer explanation

Descriptive text structure provides details about a topic using the five senses, making it the correct choice for this question.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

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What is the text structure that presents events in the order they occur?

• Compare and Contrast

• Alphabetical order

• Chronological or sequential order

• Random order

Answer explanation

The correct text structure that presents events in the order they occur is Chronological order, which arranges events based on their time sequence from beginning to end.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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

• event or action that leads to a certain outcome or result

  (WHY something happens)

• result without any cause

• what happens in order with first, second, third, etc.

• similarities and differences in two things

Answer explanation

In cause and effect text structure, the cause refers to the event or action that leads to a certain outcome or result.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

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What does the compare and contrast text structure focus on?

• Similarities and differences between subjects, ideas, or concepts

• Summarizing the main idea of a text

• telling what happens and why it occurs

• Comparison of different text structures

Answer explanation

The compare and contrast text structure focuses on similarities and differences between subjects, ideas, or concepts.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

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What is the main purpose of the problem and solution text structure?

• To confuse readers with unnecessary details

• To make the text more entertaining

• To provide a structured way of presenting problems and their solutions.

• To hide the main point of the text

Answer explanation

The main purpose of the problem and solution text structure is to provide a structured way of presenting problems and their solutions.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

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How does the description text structure help readers understand a topic better?

• Description text structure confuses readers by presenting information randomly.

• Description text structure does not provide any visual cues for readers to follow.

• Description text structure makes it harder for readers to understand a topic.

• Description text structure organizes information logically and provides visual cues for readers to follow.

Answer explanation

Description text structure organizes information logically and provides visual cues for readers to follow, enhancing their understanding of a topic.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

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Why is it important for authors to use the sequence text structure in their writing?

• It limits the creativity of the author.

• It confuses readers and makes the writing harder to follow.

• It is not a widely accepted writing technique.

• It helps authors organize their ideas in a logical order.

Answer explanation

Using the sequence text structure helps authors organize their ideas in a logical order, making the writing more coherent and easier to follow.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5