Gr7-Q3-W1 Flashcards
(20 cards)
What are the text structures used in non-journalistic texts?
Description, Process/Sequence, Problem-Solution, Cause-Effect, Compare and Contrast.
What are non-fiction texts?
Non-fiction texts provide facts and information about a topic, commonly found in subjects like science, history, and social sciences.
What is a description in text structure?
A detailed, vivid, and informative account that aims to provide an accurate representation of characteristics, qualities, features, or appearance.
What is sequencing/process in text structure?
The author uses numerical or chronological order to list items or events or explains the steps to do/make something.
What is the problem-solution text structure?
The author describes a problem and then provides one or more valid solutions.
What is cause-effect in text structure?
The author describes the relationship between one or more causes and the ensuing effects, explaining how one event leads to another.
What is compare-contrast in text structure?
The author shows how two or more events, topics, or objects are similar and different.
What are visual elements in informational texts?
Visual elements are images, graphics, or other visual components that enhance, clarify, or illustrate information.
What are photographs used for in informational texts?
They show real-life images of subjects to provide context or emotional engagement.
What is the purpose of charts and graphs?
They represent data visually, making it easier to interpret complex information.
What do maps show in informational texts?
They show geographic locations, relationships, or directions.
What is the function of diagrams?
They break down or simplify complex systems, processes, or structures by showing relationships between parts.
What are infographics?
They combine text, data, and visuals to present information clearly and quickly.
What do tables do in informational texts?
They organize data into rows and columns for easy comparison and reference.
What is the purpose of timelines?
They show the sequence of events in chronological order.
What are illustrations?
Drawings or artistic representations that clarify or support the text.
How do visual elements enhance written content?
They make content more engaging and easier to understand.
What is a statement of facts?
Statements that can be verified and proven true or false; they are objective.
What is a statement of opinions?
Statements that express a writer’s feelings, attitudes, or beliefs; they are neither true nor false.
What are statements of fact-based opinions?
They mix facts and opinions, based on real information but including personal thoughts.
