Understanding Non-Fiction Text Structures

Why is it important for readers to understand text structures in non-fiction?

• It allows them to read faster.

• It helps them connect to and remember what they’ve read better.

• It makes the text more entertaining.

• It reduces the need for illustrations.

Which of the following is NOT a common text feature in non-fiction?

• Captions

• Glossary

• Metaphor

• Index

In a problem/solution text structure, what is the primary focus of the author?

• To describe the setting of a story.

• To introduce a problem and propose solutions.

• To compare two different subjects.

• To list facts about a topic.

How does a cause and effect structure differ from a problem/solution structure?

• Cause and effect focuses on past events, while problem/solution focuses on future actions.

• Cause and effect examines relationships between events, while problem/solution identifies issues and remedies.

• Cause and effect is always negative, while problem/solution is always positive.

• There is no difference; they are the same structure.

Which text feature would best help a reader locate specific topics within a non-fiction book?

• Glossary

• Table of Contents

• Index

• Captions

In a compare/contrast structure, what is the author primarily trying to achieve?

• To create a narrative about a character's life.

• To highlight similarities and differences between two subjects.

• To list characteristics of a single subject.

• To provide a chronological account of events.

Why might a description/list structure be considered tricky for readers?

• It often includes too many illustrations.

• Readers must determine what information is most important from a large amount of data.

• It usually lacks any organization.

• It is always written in a confusing manner.

When summarizing a text with a time order/sequence structure, what should a reader focus on?

• The emotional tone of the text.

• The chronological order of events.

• The author's opinion on the subject.

• The illustrations used throughout the text.

Which of the following is an example of a real-life application of a description/list structure?

• A magazine article discussing climate change.

• A recipe detailing the steps to bake a cake.

• A blog post comparing two brands of shoes.

• A coach's letter outlining the necessary equipment for players.

If a reader encounters a word in a non-fiction text that they do not understand, which feature would be most helpful?

• Captions

• Glossary

• Index

• Special Print