Question

text structures quick check
what is the main purpose of a cause/effect text structure in informational and explanatory texts? (1 point)
○ to develop an argument by providing relevant evidence
○ to tell how two things are similar and different
○ to describe something that happened and tell why
○ to present a problem and how it might be solved

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• "to develop an argument by providing relevant evidence" is for argumentative text with evidence, not cause/effect.
• "to tell how two things are similar and different" is compare - contrast structure.
• "to describe something that happened and tell why" matches cause/effect (describing an event - effect and its cause).
• "to present a problem and how it might be solved" is problem - solution structure.

Answer:

C. to describe something that happened and tell why