Structure and Content Flashcards

A story begins with a problem, builds through several events, and ends with a solution. What is this story organization called?

Answer: Plot structure

Plot structure is the sequence of events including problem, rising action, climax, and resolution.

An author divides a nonfiction book into chapters with titles like 'Desert Animals' and 'Ocean Animals.' What text feature helps readers find these chapters?

Answer: Table of contents

A table of contents lists chapter titles and page numbers at the beginning of a book.

A paragraph explains that frogs lay eggs, the eggs hatch into tadpoles, and tadpoles grow into frogs. What text structure is used?

Answer: Sequence

Sequence text structure presents events or steps in the order they happen.

In a story, the author describes a setting as 'a dark, creaky house at the end of a long, empty road.' What does this description help the reader do?

Answer: Picture the story's location in their mind

Descriptive details about the setting help readers visualize where and when the story takes place.

A nonfiction article has a bold word 'photosynthesis' in the text. Where would a reader look to find a definition of that word?

Answer: Glossary

A glossary provides definitions of important vocabulary words used in the text.

What is the MAIN purpose of a heading in a nonfiction text?

Answer: To tell the reader what the section is about

Headings introduce the main topic or idea of the section that follows them.

A story has three characters: a hero, a villain, and a helper. The hero goes on a journey, faces danger, and returns home safely. What story element do these roles represent?

Answer: Character roles in the plot

Characters play specific roles that drive the plot, such as hero, villain, and supporting character.