Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) Foundations of Reading Practice Exam

What type of text structure is characterized by showing a sequence of events?

1. Chronological order

2. Cause and effect

3. Descriptive

4. Comparison

The correct answer is: Chronological order

A text structure that showcases a sequence of events is best described by chronological order. This structure organizes information based on the timeline of events, making it easier for readers to follow along as they progress through the material. In chronological order, events are presented in the order they occur, which helps to build a narrative and allows readers to understand how one event leads to the next. This structure is commonly used in storytelling, historical accounts, and narratives, where timing and sequence are crucial for comprehension and engagement. The other structures, while they serve important purposes, do not specifically focus on the sequential arrangement of events. For example, the cause and effect structure emphasizes the relationship between events or actions and their outcomes, descriptive texts focus on detailing characteristics of a subject, and comparison structures highlight the similarities or differences between two or more subjects. These approaches do not inherently convey the sequential flow of events as effectively as chronological order does.