Text Structure Review - Carrie Fryjoff | Library

Instructions

Answer the questions about text structure. 

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Which of the following is not a type of nonfiction text structure we discussed in class?

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Which text structure is used in the following text?
Though Venom may be one of Spider Man’s greatest enemies they also share quite a bit in common. Both have a large spider logo on their chests as part of their costumes. Also, like Spider Man, Venom’s powers are based on spider like abilities such as being able to shoot webs and crawl on walls. At the same time, Venom also has some very striking differences. One of the major differences is just how much physically stronger he is. Venom is able to lift somewhere near twice as much weight as Spider Man. Also Venom is able to use his costume to shape-shift his outer appearance into anything, like clothing or even to copy the appearance of other people. Furthermore, Venom’s costume is actually a living alien that covers his skin, while Spider Man’s costume is just regular fabric and cloth.

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Which text structure is used in the following text?
The Iron Man armor, as well as providing superhuman strength and physical protection for Tony Stark, also contains jet boots that allow him to fly, and a variety of weapons including repulsor rays, pulse beams, missile launchers, lasers, tasers, and flamethrowers. The uni-beam in the center of his chest can emit various types of light energy, and his helmet contains communication devises (including FM radio), scanning equipment, and recording devises.

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Which text structure is used in the following passage?
The Hulk has the potential for spectacular and seemingly limitless physical strength depending directly on his emotional state, particularly his anger. This has been reflected in the repeated comment, "The madder Hulk gets, the stronger Hulk gets." During times of high stress or anger, an increase in adrenaline causes the Hulk's strength to increase dramatically. There has never been a limit shown as to the highest strength the Hulk can reach thus it is assumed it is limitless.

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Which text structure is used in the following passage?
To start, choose your superhero’s powers. Since super heroes are generally identified by their powers, it might make sense to think of the powers first and then shape the character to fit them. Next, decide how the character got those powers. Picking a cool power isn’t enough; to make it relevant, you have to integrate it into the character’s life story so that it becomes part of what defines their actions. Now you are ready to name your superhero. Once you feel confident that your character is dynamic and well-rounded, find a unique name. Be careful not to accidentally choose something that’s already been taken. Lastly, Decide if your superhero has any main enemies. Again, flesh out the enemies the same way you did the superhero.

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Which text structure is used in the following passage?
After struggling for years to find ways to help struggling students in her reading and writing classes, a local teacher has found a surprising answer. Using comic books and graphic novels in the classroom is about tapping students’ natural interests, explains Rachael Sawyer Perkins, a teacher at Dolores Street Elementary School in Carson, California. She also believes that it’s a way to teach important reading and writing skills. “For students who lack the ability to visualize as they read, it provides a graphic sense that approximates what good readers do as they read. Moreover, it provides an excellent way for reluctant writers to communicate a story that has a beginning, middle, and end.

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Which text structure is used in the following passage?
A cell phone is lost every second by some estimates. A 2011 survey shows that about 22% of Americans have lost a mobile phone. When a person loses their phone, they don't just lose a device that may have cost as much as $600, they lose phone numbers, photos, and sensitive information. If the phone isn't locked and it gets lost or stolen, someone may use it to commit identity theft. Perhaps the worst part about this is that it can be prevented. Today's smart phones have free applications that allow you to find your lost phone using GPS signals. Even if you cannot retrieve your phone, you can use these apps to delete your data so that you are less likely to become a victim of identity theft. Losing your phone feels horrible, but if you take the time to install a phone-finding app, you'll be much better prepared to deal with it.

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Which text structure is used in the following passage?
Whether you believe it or not, exposure to the radio frequency fields released by cell phones is generally more than a thousand times higher than that from home phones. Research has been conducted on the negative health effects of mobile phone exposure. The average cell phone user puts their phone in contact with several places where it can pick up germs. People also put themselves in potentially hazardous situations with their phones in hand. Small text and bright screens can strain cell phone users' eyes. Long hours of cell phone usage can lead to high levels of stress.

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Which text structure is used in the following passage?
First, find the 'App Store' icon and tap it to access the store. You can either browser the 'New' and 'What's hot' categories to find an app you like the look of. Alternatively, use the Search button at the bottom left of the screen to look for specific apps. Next, the App Store will display a list of matching apps. Simply tap an app to see a further description of it. You can then tap the 'buy' or 'free button' which is displayed on the right-hand side of the app description screen to download it. Finally you'll be prompted to enter your iTunes password Click OK and you'll automatically leave the app store.

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Which text structure is used in the following passage?
The iPhone 6 is a smart phone designed and marketed by Apple Inc. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus jointly serve as successors to the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus include a number of changes over their predecessor, including models with larger 4.7 and 5.5 inches displays, a faster processor, upgraded cameras, improved LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity and support for a near field communications-based mobile payments offering. Pre-orders of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus exceeded four million within its first 24 hours of availability—an Apple record. More than ten million iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus devices were sold in the first three days, another Apple record.

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Which text structure is used in the following passage?
When it comes to cell phones we have two choices for how we can use them to communicate. The age old question: To call or to text? On one hand, texting benefits people by having lower prices than voice calls. Also by using texts, we can send a message more quickly and quietly compared to calling by voice. Texts are also great because you can check them when you can find the best time to. On the other hand, for the phone call, its main advantage is its urgency. Through direct communication, people could react and answer to any question or comment. Additionally calling leads to a lower chance of misunderstanding because a person can immediately ask the other person when they have trouble understanding something. Phone calls can allow people to feel more personal connection since they can hear their voices and share emotions.

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Which text structure is used in the following passage?
Recent studies suggest that children who play one or more sports have higher levels of social connection, which leads to multiple benefits. Becoming a member of a community that includes teammates, coaches, family, and the greater community gives “many chances for young players to chances to increase self-esteem because sports teams provide opportunities for youth to engage with adults and peers to achieve goals together” In addition, playing sports increases one’s image of body, abilities, and self-confidence

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Which text structure is used in the following passage?
Basketball got its start in December 1891, James Naismith, a Canadian P.E. teacher at Springfield College invented an indoor game called basketball. He invented the sport to keep his students from becoming bored during the winter. It began when Naismith wrote the basic rules and then nailed a peach basket onto a 10-foot tall pole. The bottom of the peach-basket was still there, so after a point was scored, somebody had to get the ball out of the basket with a long stick. After a few years, a major change came when people made a hole at the bottom of the basket so the ball could go through more easily. Next, another change was using a ball made for basketball instead of a soccer ball. Finally dribbling the ball was added to the game in the 1950’s, before then only bounce passing was allowed.

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Which text structure is used in the following passage?
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football franchise based in Seattle, Washington. They are members of the West division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League. The Seahawks joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team along with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Seahawks are owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and are currently coached by Pete Carroll. The Seahawks play their home games at CenturyLink Field, located south of downtown Seattle. Seahawks fans have been referred to collectively as the "12th Man", "12th Fan", or "12s". The Seahawks' fans have twice set the Guinness World Record for the loudest crowd noise at a sporting event.

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Which text structure is used in the following passage?
Currently many high schools are struggling with the issue of student athletes using steroids illegally to get ahead. Research on steroid educational programs has shown that simply teaching students only about steroids' negative effects does not persuade students that they can be seriously affected. Neither does such teaching discourage young people from taking steroids in the future. Instead they have found, presenting both the risks and benefits of steroid use is more effective in convincing students about steroids' negative effects, apparently because the students find a balanced approach more believable, according to the researchers.