Question

Which of the following are common characteristics of text structures? Select all that apply.

Sequence lists events in order using dates or transitions like "first" and "next."

Compare/Contrast discusses similarities and differences using words like "both" and "like."

Cause/Effect relationships explain why something happened.

Descriptions compare and contrast two ideas.

Answer 1

The following are common characteristics of text structures:

1. **Sequence** lists events in order using dates or transitions like "first" and "next."

2. **Compare/Contrast** discusses similarities and differences using words like "both" and "like."

3. **Cause/Effect** relationships explain why something happened.

The statement **"Descriptions compare and contrast two ideas."** is not a correct representation of the description text structure, as descriptions typically provide detailed information about a single topic rather than comparing and contrasting multiple ideas.

So, the correct characteristics are the first three.