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Definition The text structure is the way in which the text is organized or built. Broad text structures include:
 * Compare and Contrast
 * =====Problem/Solution =====
 * =====Main Idea/Details =====
 * Time Order/Sequential
 * Cause and Effect

As text becomes more complex the reader analyzes parts of the text for more specific structures. These may include anecdotes, facts, direct quotes, dialogue, explanations, studies, data, expert opinions. ** //Readers ask themselves what is the work of this part of the text and how does it support various aspects of meaning?// **

** Common Specific Structures in Informational Text   **
__** //Sample Texts to Analyze for Structure // **__

