ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE QUESTIONS:
1. Identify compared/contrasted elements. The question is often worded, “Which best contrasts with
________.” The question may also ask you to determine the effect of the contrast or comparison.
These compare/contrast questions are often layered with other question types. (⋆⋆⋆)
2. Identify a method of organization in a passage or paragraph. (⋆)
3. Identify a critical transition point and its effect. (⋆)
4. Identify a cause/effect relationship in the passage or paragraph. (⋆)
5. Give an analysis of the relationship between structural elements, such as paragraphs, lines, or
sections. (⋆)
