TEXT STRUCTURE Flashcards
define or explain a term or idea
Definition
The purpose of a descriptive text is to create a vivid mental picture of a subject
Descriptive
explain the actions that are necessary to complete a specific process
Chronological/Sequencial
explain the relationship between an action and its result.
Cause and Effect
This type of text structure introduces a problem then explains the solution and its effects
Problem-Solution
The purpose of this text is to show how two subjects are similar or different
Comparison and Contrast
to divide a topic into specific groups or categories
Classification
to give the
writer’s opinion about a topic. It states the opinion and provides facts to support it.
Opinion or Persuasive
the way in which a writer organizes language and information within text to serve a specific purpose
TEXT STRUCTURE