Directions: Read the following passages and determine the text structure. Choose from the options below. square Highlight the clues Description Compare and Contrast Explanatory I. People tend to be very loyal to their favorite brands of technology. Some people are devoted to Apple's iPhones and some people are big fans of Android phones.These phones have several things in common, including the ability to use the internet, download apps, and take pictures. There are also certain differences, iPhones have sleek designs and sync well with other Apple products, like Apple watches Androids. chowever; have more options to customize, Also, iPhones usually come with a higher price tag.

The text structure is **Compare and Contrast**.<br /><br />Clues:<br /><br />* **"Some people are devoted to Apple's iPhones and some people are big fans of Android phones."** This sets up the two subjects being compared.<br />* **"These phones have several things in common..."** Explicitly states a comparison of similarities.<br />* **"...including the ability to use the internet, download apps, and take pictures."** Lists shared characteristics.<br />* **"There are also certain differences..."** Explicitly states a comparison of differences.<br />* **"iPhones have sleek designs and sync well with other Apple products..."** Describes features specific to iPhones.<br />* **"Androids, however, have more options to customize..."** Describes features specific to Androids, highlighting a difference.<br />* **"Also, iPhones usually come with a higher price tag."** Points out another contrasting feature.<br />