Analyzing Text Structure Quiz

What is the main purpose of the introduction in a text?

• To provide a detailed analysis of the topic

• To introduce the main idea and set the stage for the text

• To summarize the entire text

• To present counterarguments

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is a simple procedure to identify the main idea of a paragraph?

• Count the number of sentences

• Look for repeated words or phrases

• Identify the author's background

• Analyze the text's tone

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the author use subheadings in a text?

• To confuse the reader

• To organize information and guide the reader through the text

• To provide a summary of the text

• To introduce new characters

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is the effect of using chronological order in a text?

• It makes the text more difficult to understand

• It helps the reader follow the sequence of events

• It introduces bias in the text

• It provides a summary of the text

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Analyze how the author’s use of cause and effect structure contributes to the development of ideas in the text.

• It provides a list of unrelated events

• It helps the reader understand the relationship between events and their outcomes

• It confuses the reader with too much information

• It introduces new characters

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

Evaluate the effectiveness of the author's use of comparison and contrast in organizing the text.

• It makes the text less engaging

• It helps highlight similarities and differences, enhancing understanding

• It introduces unnecessary complexity

• It provides a summary of the text

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

What is the role of a conclusion in a text?

• To introduce new information

• To summarize the main points and provide closure

• To confuse the reader

• To present new arguments

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify a simple method to determine the author's purpose in a text.

• Count the number of paragraphs

• Look for key phrases that indicate intent

• Analyze the author's writing style

• Examine the text's font size

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

How does the use of problem and solution structure aid in the development of ideas in a text?

• It makes the text more confusing

• It helps the reader understand the issue and the proposed solutions

• It introduces unrelated topics

• It provides a summary of the text

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the impact of using descriptive language in the text's structure?

• It makes the text less engaging

• It enhances the reader's visualization and understanding

• It introduces bias

• It provides a summary of the text

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5