Text Structures
Which text structure tells how things are alike and different?
compare & contrast
Most English words come from ___ & ___.
Latin & Greek
synonyms
the perspective that is relevant to all people of the world
global perspective
an object that stands for something else (ex: a heart means love)
symbol
Which text structure tells how to do something in order (like a recipe)?
sequential
not
Why do you use a thesaurus?
to not overuse a word
looking at something from the past to understand its contribution to the present
historical perspective
Movies are closely related to which other literary genre?
drama
Description text structure uses a lot of ____?
imagery
What does the suffix ology mean?
the study of
Which resource in a textbook gives definitions?
glossary
a slide show with ancient writings and ancient words
historical perspective
paraphrasing
What text structure uses the signal words because, since, as a result, if then, and consequently?
cause & effect
What does the root word aud mean?
to hear
Which resource has synonyms & antonyms?
thesaurus
A research paper on the lives of Choctaw Native Americans in 2025.
ethnic perspective
an idiom
Name 5 text structures. (There are 6 total.)
cause & effect, problem & solution, compare & contrast, description, sequential, chronological
What root word means light?
photo
Name at least 5 uses of a dictionary.
definitions, syllabication, pronunciation,
origin (etymology), part of speech, examples
a presentation on how the battle of the Alamo shaped the state of Texas
cultural perspective
A summary only has the main idea & key details; a paraphrase has all of the details.