Text Structure Definition & Signal words quiz

This type of writing includes many adjectives, examples, or characteristics.

• Description

• Order and Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

What type of writing considers similarities and differences?

• Description

• Order and Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.

• Cause and Effect

• Order and Sequence

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

An author introduces an issue and presents one or more solutions.

• Cause/effect

• Problem/Solution

• Description

• Compare/Contrast

This type of writing gives information step by step or in time order.

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological/Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

This type of writing includes words such as dilemma, obstacle, resolution, or consequently.

• Description

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

What type of organization shows events and how they happen and the result of that event?

• Description

• Chronological/Sequence

• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

This type of writing includes words such as similarly, on the other hand, yet, alike, and however.

• Description

• Order and Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

What type of organization shows the characteristics and details about a person, place, or thing?

• Description

• Chronological/Sequence

• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

This type of writing includes words such as first, next, then, finally.

• Description

• Chronological/sequence

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution