Survival Unit

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What is juxtaposition?

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The act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side.

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What text structure explains why something happened or explains the effects of something?

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Cause or Effect

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How does an author describe a topic?

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By listing characteristics and examples.

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Why would a writer use juxtaposition?

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To create startling contrasts between two objects or ideas.

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What is the TARTS strategy used for?

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Writing nonfiction summaries.

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What is the definition of description in text structure?

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A text structure that provides details about a topic.

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What is the purpose of cause and effect text structure?

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To explain reasons why something happened or the effects of an event.

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What does the term 'contrast' mean in writing?

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To highlight the differences between two or more elements.

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What is the main goal of using the TARTS strategy?

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To help organize thoughts and summarize information effectively.

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What is an example of juxtaposition in literature?

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Placing a character's joy next to another character's sorrow.