Text Structure Flashcard

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What is the definition of text structure?

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Text structure refers to the way information is organized in a text, which helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What are the common types of text structures?

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Common types of text structures include description, problem and solution, compare and contrast, cause and effect, and chronological order.

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What text structure is used when an author lists characteristics of a subject?

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Description.

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What text structure is used when an author presents a problem and offers solutions?

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Problem and solution.

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What text structure is used to highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects?

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Compare and contrast.

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What text structure explains the reasons why something happens and the results of that action?

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Cause and effect.

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In which text structure would you find a sequence of events?

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Chronological order.

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What is an example of a text structure that might be used in a scientific explanation?

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Cause and effect.

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How can understanding text structure improve reading comprehension?

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Understanding text structure helps readers identify the main ideas and how they relate to each other, making it easier to grasp the overall message.

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What text structure is used in the following sentence: 'The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.'

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Chronological order.