12 Questions
Match the following text structures with their clues:
Comparative Structure = words like 'however,' 'in contrast,' 'on the other hand,' 'similarly,' and 'likewise' Cause-and-Effect Structure = words like 'because,' 'since,' 'as a result,' and 'consequently' Chronological Structure = words like 'first,' 'next,' 'then,' and 'finally' Problem-Solution Structure = words like 'however,' 'but,' and 'meanwhile'
Match the following text structures with their purposes:
Comparative Structure = to compare or contrast two or more things Cause-and-Effect Structure = to show the relationship between events or actions Chronological Structure = to show the order of events Problem-Solution Structure = to present a problem and a solution
Match the following example sentences with their corresponding text structures:
While John is outgoing, his brother is shy. However, they both love playing soccer. = Comparative Structure The football team won the championship because they practiced hard every day. = Cause-and-Effect Structure First, we went to the store. Next, we went to the park. Then, we went home. = Chronological Structure The city was facing a water shortage. Meanwhile, the mayor proposed a new plan. = Problem-Solution Structure
Match the following clues with their corresponding text structures:
words like 'however' and 'on the other hand' = Comparative Structure words like 'because' and 'as a result' = Cause-and-Effect Structure words like 'first' and 'finally' = Chronological Structure words like 'but' and 'meanwhile' = Problem-Solution Structure
Match the following text structures with their purposes in context clues:
Comparative Structure = to identify similarities and differences Cause-and-Effect Structure = to understand the relationships between events Chronological Structure = to understand the sequence of events Problem-Solution Structure = to identify a problem and its solution
Match the following text structures with their effects on the reader:
Comparative Structure = helps the reader understand the relationships between ideas Cause-and-Effect Structure = helps the reader understand the consequences of actions Chronological Structure = helps the reader understand the sequence of events Problem-Solution Structure = helps the reader understand how to solve a problem
Match the following literary devices with their definitions:
Metaphor = exaggeration used for emphasis Hyperbole = comparison between two unlike things without 'like' or 'as' Alliteration = repetition of initial consonant sounds in words Simile = attributing human-like qualities to non-human entities
Match the following literary devices with their purposes:
Sensory details = to create vivid mental images Onomatopoeia = to imitate sounds Satire = to criticize societal norms or politics Allegory = to represent abstract ideas or concepts
Match the following literary devices with their characteristics:
Irony = contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs Personification = repetition of vowel sounds in words Assonance = attributing human-like qualities to non-human entities Symbolism = repetition of consonant sounds in words
Match the following literary devices with their effects:
Alliteration = to create a musical quality Hyperbole = to evoke emotions Visual imagery = to create a mental image Satire = to criticize societal norms or politics
Match the following literary devices with their types:
Simile = figurative language Onomatopoeia = sound device Allegory = rhetorical device Sensory details = imagery
Match the following literary devices with their examples:
Metaphor = He is a lion on the soccer field Alliteration = Sally sells seashells by the seashore Personification = The sun smiled down on us Onomatopoeia = The firework exploded with a loud boom
Study Notes
Context Clues: Text Structures
Context clues are words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary. One way to identify context clues is by recognizing the text structure used by the author. Here are some common text structures that can help readers identify context clues:
Comparative Structure
- Used to compare or contrast two or more things
- Clues: words like "however," "in contrast," "on the other hand," "similarly," and "likewise"
- Example: "While John is outgoing, his brother is shy. However, they both love playing soccer."
Cause-and-Effect Structure
- Used to show the relationship between events or actions
- Clues: words like "because," "since," "as a result," and "consequently"
- Example: "The football team won the championship because they practiced hard every day."
Chronological Structure
- Used to show the order of events
- Clues: words like "first," "next," "then," and "finally"
- Example: "First, we went to the store. Next, we went to the park. Then, we went home."
Problem-Solution Structure
- Used to present a problem and a solution
- Clues: words like "however," "but," and "meanwhile"
- Example: "The city was facing a water shortage. However, the new water recycling plant solved the problem."
Description Structure
- Used to describe a person, place, or thing
- Clues: words like "is," "has," and "have"
- Example: "The new smartphone is lightweight and has a large screen."
By recognizing these text structures, readers can identify context clues and better understand the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary.
Learn to identify context clues by recognizing common text structures used by authors. This quiz covers comparative, cause-and-effect, chronological, problem-solution, and description structures to improve reading comprehension.
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