Arkansas Foundations of Reading Exam Text Structure and Literary Elements

Question 1

Which text structure is used when an author presents events in the order they occurred?

Accepted Answer

Sequential/chronological order

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Cause and effect

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Compare and contrast

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Problem and solution

Question 2

Signal words such as 'however,' 'on the other hand,' and 'similarly' most strongly indicate which text structure?

Accepted Answer

Compare and contrast

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Cause and effect

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Problem and solution

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Description

Question 3

Which literary element refers to the sequence of events in a narrative text?

Accepted Answer

Plot

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Theme

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Setting

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Point of view

Question 4

The central message or lesson the author wants to convey through a narrative is called the:

Accepted Answer

Theme

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Moral

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Main idea

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Summary

Question 5

Which type of text structure would most likely use signal words like 'as a result,' 'therefore,' and 'because'?

Accepted Answer

Cause and effect

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Compare and contrast

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Description

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Sequential

Question 6

A graphic organizer with a Venn diagram would best represent which text structure?

Accepted Answer

Compare and contrast

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Problem and solution

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Chronological order

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Cause and effect

Question 7

In narrative text, 'rising action' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The series of events that build tension toward the climax

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The resolution of the main conflict

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The introduction of the main characters and setting

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The point of highest tension in the story