Text Structure Flashcard

Front

What is Cause and Effect?

Back

The reason why something happens and the results of the situation.

Front

What does Compare and Contrast mean?

Back

The author discusses similarities and differences between people, things, concepts, or ideas.

Front

What is Order and Sequence?

Back

The arrangement of events or steps in the order they happen.

Front

What is Sequence?

Back

The author provides readers with chronological events or a list of steps in a procedure; in order.

Front

What does Problem and Solution mean?

Back

The author gives information about an issue and explains one or more ways to solve the issue.

Front

What is a Text Structure?

Back

The way information is organized in a text.

Front

What is a Description in text?

Back

A detailed explanation of a person, place, thing, or idea.

Front

What does it mean to Summarize?

Back

To give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

Front

What is a Main Idea?

Back

The most important point or concept that the author wants to convey.

Front

What are Supporting Details?

Back

Facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.