Comparing and Contrasting Structure

An author would use the following diagram in order to...

• explain how shark fins look

• compare and contrast a shark fin to a dolphin fin

• explain how dolphin fins look

• show which type of fin is better for cutting the water

Text structure that describes how two things are similar and different is:

• order and sequence

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

• problem and solution

Choose the correct text structure.

• cause and effect

• description

• compare and contrast

• problem and solution

An author would use the following diagram in order to...

• Explain how shark fins look

• Explain how dolphin fins look

• Compare and contrast a shark fin to a dolphin fin

• Show which type of fin is better for cutting the water

Text structure that describes how two things are similar and different is:

• problem/solution

• compare/contrast

• sequence

• description

Choose the correct text structure.

• sequence

• description

• problem/solution

• compare/contrast

An author would use the following diagram in order to...

• explain how shark fins look

• explain how dolphin fins look

• compare and contrast a shark fin to a dolphin fin

• show which type of fin is better for cutting the water

Answer explanation

Text structure that describes how two things are similar and different is:

• order and sequence

• compare and contrast

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

Which text structure is used to highlight similarities and differences between two subjects?

• Order and Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

What is the primary purpose of a compare and contrast text structure?

• To list events in chronological order

• To show how two things are alike and different

• To explain the reasons behind an event

• To describe a problem and its solution