Text Structure & Author's Purpose Flashcards

1

orders events in sequence according to priority or hierarchy

2

provide directional description in order to picture an image

3

explain, give reasons or causes

4

to teach how to do something

5

Convince readers to agree with a position or to change behavior

6

tell a story, usually in chronological order with literary devices

7

groups or categorizes information by topic, usually divided by subheadings

8

pose problems or inquiries and then give answers

9

use sensory images to describe a topic

10

examine similarities or differences between/among subjects

Text Structure & Author's Purpose