Analyzing Text Structure Quiz

Analyze the structure of a text where the author uses a cause and effect organizational pattern. Which of the following best describes this structure?

• The author lists events in the order they happened.

• The author explains reasons why something happened and the results of it.

• The author describes a problem and then offers solutions.

• The author compares and contrasts two different ideas.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

Which organizational structure is used when an author presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions?

• Chronological

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When an author uses a compare and contrast structure, what is the primary focus?

• To list events in the order they occurred

• To show how two or more things are similar and different

• To explain the reasons for an event and its outcomes

• To describe a problem and propose solutions

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the organizational structure used in a text where the author lists events in the order they occurred.

• Chronological

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

Which of the following best describes a text structure where the author explains the steps in a process?

• Chronological

• Sequence/Process

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In a text with a descriptive structure, what is the author's main goal?

• To list events in the order they occurred

• To provide detailed information about a topic

• To explain the reasons for an event and its outcomes

• To describe a problem and propose solutions

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What organizational structure is used when an author explains the reasons for an event and its outcomes?

• Chronological

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

Which text structure is characterized by the author discussing similarities and differences between two subjects?

• Chronological

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the organizational structure used when an author describes a problem and then offers one or more solutions.

• Chronological

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which organizational structure is used when an author provides detailed information about a topic?

• Descriptive

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5