Which of the following are signal words used in a compare and contrast nonfiction text structure?

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Chronological/Sequence of Events

SIGNAL WORDS: First, second, third, next, before, then, after, when, since, finally, previously

Chronological/Sequence of Events

The text is organized in order of how it happened and usually includes dates or times.

Chronological/Sequence of Events

EXAMPLE: A timeline that shows important dates of the American Revolution

Compare and Contrast

SIGNAL WORDS: ALIKE: similar, like, also, both, likewise; DIFFERENT: however, although, but, on the other hand, in contrast, unlike, while.

Compare and Contrast

The text is organized by giving similarities and differences of two or more things.

Compare and Contrast

EXAMPLE: An article showing how whales and sharks are similar and different.

Cause and Effect

SIGNAL WORDS: If/then, because, due to, as a result, therefore, so that, since, consequently

Cause and Effect

The text gives reasons and explanations for events or occurrences. Shows how one event leads to another.

Cause and Effect

EXAMPLE: An article listing the reasons that our climate is changing

Description

SIGNAL WORDS: for example, such as, for instance, to illustrate, is like, including

Description

The text uses imagery and gives many details to help readers create mental pictures.

Description

EXAMPLE: An article that uses many adjectives and details to tell readers about the beautiful island of Maui.

Problem and Solution

SIGNAL WORDS: if/then, problem is, dilemma is, because, so that, question/answer

Problem and Solution

The text presents a dilemma and explores ways to solve it.

Problem and Solution

The article discusses habitat loss of many creatures living in the Congo Rainforest and then explores ways to prevent such loss.

Text Structure

how the information within a written text is organized

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What are some signal words for text structure?

Text Structure Signal Words.
Question and Answer. How…? One answer is… The question is… ... .
Problem and Solution. conflict. could be. despite that. ... .
Description. appears to be. as in. behind. ... .
Compare and Contrast. although. as well as. as opposed to. ... .
Sequence or Time Order. after. afterward. as soon as. ... .
Cause and Effect. as a result of. because..

What is the compare and contrast text structure?

The purpose of a compare–contrast text structure is to describe how two or more things are similar and different. A compare–contrast text structure will frequently use words like both, unlike, similarly, and in contrast. Comparing texts can help you see their structures and purposes.

What are the 5 types of text structure?

Text structures There are five types of text we are going to discuss: definition/description, problem-solution, sequence/time, comparison and contrast, and cause and effect.

Which of the following are the signal words for cause and effect text structure?

Sometimes writing prompts include signal words that show cause/effect relationships, such as: because, so, so that, if… then, consequently, thus, since, for, for this reason, as a result of, therefore, due to, this is how, nevertheless, and accordingly.