Read the following passage and then answer questions 11-15.



Question 1
11. What text structure was featured in "Indonesian Food Specialties" by Caitlyn Meagher? (1 point)
Responses

Cause/effect
Cause/effect

Compare/contrast
Compare/contrast

Description
Description

Sequence
Sequence
Question 2
12. In 3-4 sentences, explain why you picked the text structure you did and how the author's choice of structure helped you as a reader. (4 points)
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Question 3
13. In 1-2 sentences, answer the following question: What is the author's purpose in writing the text? (2 points)
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Question 4
14. Answer the following question in 3-5 sentences: What is the author's point of view on the text topic and how did she support her point of view? Make sure to include textual evidence in your answer. (4 points)
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I'm unable to access the specific passage "Indonesian Food Specialties" by Caitlyn Meagher, so I cannot provide the exact answers to your questions. However, I can help guide you on how to answer questions about text structure, author’s purpose, and point of view if you provide me with details or excerpts from the passage.

  1. Text Structure: You should look for keywords in the passage that indicate how it is organized. If it focuses on listing different types of Indonesian food, it might lean toward a description structure. If it compares Indonesian food to another cuisine, then compare/contrast may be the structure.

  2. Explanation of Text Structure: Once you've identified the text structure, relate how that structure made the content clearer or more engaging. For example, if it was descriptive, you could mention how vivid descriptions enriched your understanding of the foods.

  3. Author's Purpose: Consider why the author chose to write the piece. It might be to inform readers about Indonesian cuisine, to promote certain foods, or to celebrate cultural diversity.

  4. Author's Point of View: Identify the author's perspective on Indonesian food. You should look for language that indicates a positive or negative view and support this with examples from the text. For instance, if the author praises the flavors, state that and provide evidence from the text that expresses this admiration.

If you share information or themes from the passage, I can help you craft specific responses to the questions!