Exploring Text Structures in Depth

What is the primary purpose of understanding text structures in non-fiction writing?

• To write fiction stories

• To learn new vocabulary

• To enhance reading comprehension

• To improve writing skills

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Which of the following is an example of non-fiction writing?

• A fantasy story

• A newspaper article

• A science fiction novel

• A fairy tale

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In a description text structure, what is the main focus?

• To list events in order

• To describe a topic in detail

• To compare two subjects

• To explain causes and effects

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What is the main topic of the example used to explain the description text structure?

• Soccer

• Tennis

• Basketball

• Baseball

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What does a sequence text structure primarily use to organize information?

• Problem and solution

• Chronological order

• Descriptions

• Comparisons

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In the sequence text structure example, when did FIFA form?

• 1904

• 1800

• 1863

• 2016

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What does a compare and contrast text structure highlight?

• The description of a single topic

• The sequence of events

• The causes and effects of an event

• The similarities and differences between two or more things

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Which sport is compared to soccer in the compare and contrast text structure example?

• Football

• Basketball

• Baseball

• Tennis

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In a cause and effect text structure, what is typically explained?

• The description of a topic

• The reasons why something happened and its consequences

• The similarities between two topics

• The sequence of events

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What is the main difference between cause and effect and problem-solution text structures?

• Problem-solution provides solutions to the problem

• Cause and effect lists events in order

• Cause and effect compares two subjects

• Problem-solution describes a topic in detail

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