Question

Shortly after his arrival in America he found work on a Michigan farm. In a matter of months, he was able to send for three of his sisters and one brother, all of whom became ill during their voyage and recuperated in Ellis Island's contagious disease hospital. Eventually, the entire Hayter family, except the oldest son, settled in America. Which statement best identifies the text structure of this excerpt?

Answer 1

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Which statement best identifies the text structure of this excerpt?

This excerpt mainly reflects a cause-and-effect text structure.

This excerpt mainly reflects a compare-and-contrast text structure.

This excerpt mainly reflects a sequence text structure.

This excerpt reflects a combination of text structures.

Answer:

The statement which best identifies the text structure of the excerpt is:

This excerpt mainly reflects a sequence text structure.

Explanation:

Sequence or order text structure is used by authors to present events in chronological order. Words such as "then", "later", "next", or "eventually", for instance, are commonly found in this type of structure. In the excerpt we are analyzing here, the author presents a sequence of events concerning the arrival of the Hayter family members in America. Notice how the phrases and words "in a matter of months" and "eventually" help establish the sequence in time:

1. Someone arrive in America;

2. He sends for his siblings;

3. The entire family settles in America.