Question 2: Match each pattern of organization to its signal words.
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Compare-and-contrast order: Signal words may include "similarly," "on the other hand," "however," "in contrast," "likewise," and "differences."
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Main-idea-and-details order: Signal words may include "the main idea is," "first," "for example," "in addition," "also," and "specifically."
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Cause-and-effect order: Signal words may include "because," "as a result," "therefore," "thus," "due to," and "consequently."
Question 3: In an informational text, the author's purpose is usually to --
Select two responses:
- Inform
- Explain
(Note: While "persuade" can be a purpose in some texts, it is generally less common in purely informational texts compared to "inform" and "explain." "Entertain" is also less likely to be a primary purpose in informational writing.)