Text Structures

Generic srtuctures of descriptive text are .....

• Orientation and complication

• Identification and description

• Evaluation and Resolution

• Thesis, arguments and conclusion

What is the primary purpose of a narrative text structure?

• To inform the reader about a topic

• To persuade the reader to take action

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To describe a process in detail

Which of the following is a common feature of expository text structures?

• A plot with characters

• A thesis statement and supporting details

• Dialogue between characters

• A resolution to a conflict

In a cause and effect text structure, what is the main focus?

• Describing a sequence of events

• Explaining reasons and results

• Comparing and contrasting ideas

• Presenting a problem and solution

Which text structure is typically used in a biography?

• Chronological order

• Problem and solution

• Compare and contrast

• Cause and effect

What is the main characteristic of a descriptive text structure?

• It tells a story with a beginning, middle, and end

• It provides detailed information about a topic

• It presents an argument with evidence

• It compares two or more subjects

How does a problem and solution text structure typically begin?

• With a detailed description

• With a question or problem statement

• With a chronological timeline

• With a comparison of two ideas

Which of the following best describes a compare and contrast text structure?

• It lists events in the order they happened

• It explains how two things are similar and different

• It describes a problem and offers solutions

• It tells a story with characters and a plot

What is the purpose of a sequence text structure?

• To describe the order of events or steps

• To compare two different ideas

• To present a problem and its solution

• To entertain with a fictional story

In which text structure would you most likely find a thesis statement?

• Narrative

• Expository

• Descriptive

• Chronological