Informational Text Structure Importance

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What is the purpose of ensuring a correct structure in informational texts?

  • To decrease the clarity of the text
  • To enhance readability and argument strength (correct)
  • To make the text less appealing
  • To confuse readers with complex structures

Which of the following is NOT one of the common structures discussed in the text?

  • Cause and effect
  • Comparison and contrast
  • Problem and explanation (correct)
  • Chronological order

What does a cause and effect structure in an informational text aim to do?

  • Create confusion among readers by mixing events
  • Correlate events or actions with their outcomes (correct)
  • Avoid any logical sequence in information presentation
  • Present random information without connections

How does the text describe the importance of structure in diet?

<p>Critical for physical fitness and mental well-being (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what ways can a text's structure affect the clarity of an argument?

<p>By organizing information logically for easy understanding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element do authors consider when choosing a structure for their informational text?

<p>How to best convey their message or argument (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a cause and effect structure from other structures in informational texts?

<p>It shows direct relationships between events and outcomes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structure in informational texts helps explain situations where an issue was addressed?

<p>Problem and solution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in informational texts focuses on analyzing similarities and differences?

<p>Compare and contrast (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what structure can the cause be listed first followed by the effect, with little change to the meaning of the text?

<p>Cause and effect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in informational texts can make a concept more dynamic for the reader by describing scenarios creatively?

<p>Descriptive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of structure is commonly used in history textbooks to relate events in the order in which they occurred?

<p>Chronological order (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which keywords might indicate that an author is about to compare and contrast two subjects?

<p>'Even though' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a good sign that an author is presenting information in chronological order?

<p>'After two weeks' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of organization structure uses background information and context to lead to a predictable result?

<p>Cause and effect (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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