Which internal text structure uses first, second, third, finally?

• A. Sequential/Chronological
• B. Enumeration
• C. Concept/Definition
• D. Cause and Effect

Answer: (A)

This uses enumeration. When a writer uses first, second, third, finally, they’re laying out a list of items or steps in a clear order, treating each part as a component of a whole. This cue helps readers follow each point as part of the sequence, making it easy to see how the items fit together.

This is different from a sequential/chronological structure, which focuses on events in time rather than a simple list of points. It’s also not about defining a term (concept/definition) or explaining a cause-and-effect relationship. The presence of ordinal cues signals that the text is organizing information as a numbered series, which is characteristic of enumeration.