Text Structure Review

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to the way a text is organized, including how ideas are arranged and presented to the reader.

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What are the common types of text structures?

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Common types include sequence, cause and effect, problem and solution, compare and contrast, and description.

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What signal phrases indicate sequence?

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Signal phrases for sequence include 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'after'.

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What is a sequence text structure?

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A sequence text structure presents events or steps in the order they occur.

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What is a cause and effect text structure?

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A cause and effect text structure explains reasons why something happened and the results of that event.

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What signal phrases indicate cause and effect?

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Signal phrases for cause and effect include 'due to', 'because of', 'as a result', and 'so'.

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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A problem and solution text structure identifies a problem and proposes one or more solutions.

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What signal phrases indicate problem and solution?

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Signal phrases for problem and solution include 'answered by', 'solved', and 'issue'.

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What is a compare and contrast text structure?

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A compare and contrast text structure discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What signal phrases indicate compare and contrast?

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Signal phrases for compare and contrast include 'like', 'unlike', 'both', and 'on the other hand'.