Nonfiction Text Structures: All Five (TEST)

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What is a cause-effect relationship?

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A cause-effect relationship explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). For example, a hurricane moving over land (cause) can cause major damage (effect).

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What is chronological order also called?

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Chronological order is also called time order.

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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A problem and solution text structure presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is the purpose of the 'description' text structure?

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The purpose of the description text structure is to give a detailed picture of a person, place, or thing.

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To contrast means to tell what is different between two or more things.

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What is the definition of 'nonfiction'?

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Nonfiction is a genre of writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people.

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What are the five main nonfiction text structures?

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The five main nonfiction text structures are: 1) Description, 2) Sequence, 3) Cause and Effect, 4) Problem and Solution, 5) Compare and Contrast.

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What is a sequence text structure?

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A sequence text structure presents information in a specific order, often chronological.

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What is the purpose of a compare and contrast text structure?

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The purpose of a compare and contrast text structure is to highlight the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is an example of a cause-effect relationship in a text?

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An example is: The cause: Heavy rains fall. The effect: Flooding occurs.