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It is a type of essay or text that explain or inform the reader about a certain topic or idea.
Expository Text
It ensures the topic sentence is supported with relevant details.
Unity
It refers to the logical organization of ideas throughout the composition.
Coherence
It is the use of transitional devices to link ideas smoothly.
Cohesion
The drought caused the crops to wither. As a result, farmers lost their livelihood. This is an example of which text structure or method?
Cause and Effect
Which of the following is not an example of a nonlinear text?
novel, map, chart, diagram
Novel
Which topic is NOT considered to be a world issue?
Traffic congestion, Poverty, Malnutrition, Overpopulation
Traffic congestion
Which text structure explains how things are alike and different?
Comparison and Contrast
It is the reason they wrote something (to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain).
Author's Purpose
It is written in sentences and paragraphs, and you read it from beginning to end to understand the information.
Linear Text
It is the group of people the author wants to reach (kids, teens, adults, professionals, etc.).
Target Audience
It presents information in a visual way, such as charts, graphs, or diagrams, that can be understood without reading it in a specific order.
Non-linear text
This refers to specific parts of the text that support a point you are making. You can use summaries, paraphrases (putting ideas in your own words), or direct quotes from the text.
Textual evidence
True or False: Understanding the author's purpose and intended audience helps you grasp the indefinite meaning. This ability enables you to disregard real-world issues, form opinions, and critically evaluate information.
False
What is the primary function of transition words in an expository text?
To link the ideas smoothly.
Below are the titles of articles; which among the following do you think is an expository text that most likely uses the problem and solution structure?
A. Steps in the Writing Process
B. Expository vs. Narrative Text
C. Five Common Mistakes in Writing
D. Challenges in Writing and How to Overcome Them
D. Challenges in Writing and How to Overcome Them
True or False: A well-written text is characterized by unity, coherence, and cohesion.
True
These are problems or topics that affect people in everyday life (e.g., climate change, bullying, poverty). Authors often write about these issues to inform or influence readers.
Real-world issues
What expository text structure or method is used in writing how-to articles?
Sequence
In your Social Studies class, you were asked to interview people involved in the fiesta celebration preparations (e.g., tourism officers and church officials) and ask about the usual challenges they face during these preparations and their intended plan of action or solution. Once you make a report on the data you gathered, what expository text structure will you use?
Problem and Solution