10 Questions
What are the eight types of text structures mentioned in the text?
- Narration, 2. Description, 3. Process Analysis, 4. Exemplification, 5. Comparison and Contrast, 6. Classification and Division, 7. Definition, 8. Cause and Effect
What is the purpose of narration text structure?
To present a sequence of events or experiences with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
What elements are typically included in a narration text structure?
Characters, settings, and a plot.
What was the inspiration for the book mentioned in the text?
A grueling conversation with the author's eleven-year-old son.
How did the author's son behave after coming home from his middle school?
Quiet and withdrawn, shrugging off questions with irritability.
Narrative structure presents a sequence of ______ or experiences, often with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
events
The idea for this book was born one ______ after a grueling conversation with my then eleven-year-old son.
night
He had come home from his progressive middle school ______ quiet and withdrawn.
unnaturally
After a big bowl of his favorite pasta, he sat on a ______ in my.
sofa
It refers to internal organization of a ______.
text
Study Notes
Text Structures
- Text structure refers to the internal organization of a text, which is the manner in which a text is organized.
Types of Text Structures
- There are 8 types of text structures:
- Narration
- Description
- Process Analysis
- Exemplification
- Comparison and Contrast
- Classification and Division
- Definition
- Cause and Effect
Narration Text Structure
- Presents a sequence of events or experiences
- Typically includes characters, settings, and a plot
- Often has a clear beginning, middle, and end
Example of Narration Text Structure
- The idea for a book was born from a conversation with an 11-year-old son
- The son had come home from school quiet and withdrawn, which was unusual
- The writer watched for clues and kept a close eye on the son after the conversation
Test your knowledge of text structures with this quiz! Identify the different types of text structures, such as narration, description, process analysis, exemplification, comparison and contrast, classification and division, definition, and cause and effect. See how well you understand the internal organization of a text and its various elements.
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