How many internal text structures are described?

• A. 7 types
• B. 5 types
• C. 6 types
• D. 8 types

Answer: (A)

Internal text structures describe how information is organized in a text to help readers understand and navigate it. The seven common patterns used to organize expository writing are description, sequence, cause/effect, problem/solution, compare/contrast, order of importance, and listing. Recognizing these patterns helps you predict what kind of details will appear, locate key information more quickly, and answer questions about how the author arranged ideas. Seven is the number described here because it covers the main ways writers typically structure information. (Some resources may use slightly different variations, but these seven capture the standard patterns you’re likely to encounter.)