Exploring Non Fiction Text Structures

What is the purpose of identifying text structures in non-fiction?

• To focus solely on grammatical details

• To improve reading speed only

• To understand the author's intent and organization

• To critique the author's writing style

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Which diagram is typically used to represent 'Compare and Contrast'?

• Pie chart

• Venn diagram

• Bar chart

• Line graph

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What type of text structure would an article about 'iPhone vs Android' likely follow?

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Chronological Order

• Problem and Solution

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Which structure would likely be used in an article titled 'How Seat Belts Save Lives'?

• Description

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Chronological Order

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Which text structure involves a timeline of events?

• Chronological Order

• Description

• Sequence

• Cause and Effect

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What is the main difference between 'Sequence' and 'Chronological Order'?

• Sequence requires exact dates

• Sequence does not rely on specific times

• Both are exactly the same

• Chronological Order does not follow any order

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Which text structure is primarily used in recipes?

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence

• Chronological Order

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What is a key signal word often found in 'Cause and Effect' texts?

• Similarly

• Firstly

• Therefore

• Additionally

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Which text structure might be challenging to identify due to lack of specific signal words?

• Description

• Chronological Order

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

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What should a reader look for to identify a 'Description' text structure?

• Sensory details

• Comparative phrases

• Problematic scenarios

• Dates and times

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