Text Structure Review

What is the main purpose of a chronological text structure?

• To describe a sequence of events in the order they occurred

• To compare and contrast different ideas

• To present a problem and its solution

• To persuade the reader to take action

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TEKS.ELA.8.9B

Which text structure is used when an author explains the similarities and differences between two subjects?

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

• Chronological order

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TEKS.ELA.8.9B

Identify the text structure used in the following sentence: "The storm caused widespread flooding, which led to road closures and power outages."

• Chronological order

• Problem and solution

• Cause and effect

• Description

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TEKS.ELA.8.9B

What is the primary function of a problem and solution text structure?

• To list events in the order they happened

• To describe a problem and propose one or more solutions

• To highlight differences between two topics

• To entertain the reader with a story

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TEKS.ELA.8.9B

Which of the following is an example of a descriptive text structure?

• "First, mix the ingredients. Then, bake for 30 minutes."

• "The cat is fluffy, with soft, white fur and bright blue eyes."

• "The rain fell heavily, causing the river to overflow."

• "The author argues that recycling is essential for the environment."

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TEKS.ELA.8.9B

How does the use of a cause and effect structure contribute to an author's purpose?

• It helps to entertain the reader with a story.

• It allows the author to explain reasons and outcomes.

• It organizes information in a step-by-step manner.

• It compares two different ideas.

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TEKS.ELA.8.9B

What is the author's purpose when using a compare and contrast text structure?

• To narrate a personal experience

• To highlight similarities and differences between subjects

• To provide a detailed description of a scene

• To persuade the reader to agree with a viewpoint

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TEKS.ELA.8.9B

Which text structure is typically used to explain how to do something or how something works?

• Chronological order

• Sequence or process

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

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TEKS.ELA.8.9B

In a text with a problem and solution structure, what is the author's main goal?

• To entertain the reader with a fictional story

• To inform the reader about a historical event

• To present an issue and suggest ways to resolve it

• To compare two different viewpoints

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TEKS.ELA.8.9B

What type of text structure is used when an author lists events in the order they occurred?

• Cause and effect

• Chronological order

• Problem and solution

• Compare and contrast

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TEKS.ELA.8.9B