Recent Lessons

Show all results for ""

Feature Overview

Ace your exams with our all-in-one platform for creating and sharing quizzes and tests.

Quizzes

Create quizzes and tests automatically from your content using AI.

Flashcards

Automatically turn your notes into digital flashcards.

Share, Export & Embed

Share with classmates or export to Excel and your learning management system.

Stats & Reporting

Auto-grading quizzes and tests with detailed stats and reports.

Mobile Apps

The smarter way to study – wherever you are.

Pricing

Search...

15 Questions

1 Views

Informational Text Structure Importance

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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?

Critical for physical fitness and mental well-being Signup and view all the answers

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

By organizing information logically for easy understanding Signup and view all the answers

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

How to best convey their message or argument Signup and view all the answers

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

It shows direct relationships between events and outcomes Signup and view all the answers

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

Problem and solution Signup and view all the answers

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

Compare and contrast 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?

Cause and effect Signup and view all the answers

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

Descriptive 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?

Chronological order Signup and view all the answers

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

'Even though' Signup and view all the answers

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

'After two weeks' Signup and view all the answers

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