Many students enjoy reading both printed books and e-books. Both formats let readers enjoy stories and learn new facts. However, printed books have paper pages that you turn by hand, while e-books use screens you swipe or tap. Printed books do not need batteries, but e-books must be charged. Unlike e-books, printed books can have a special book smell and textured covers. On the other hand, e-books are lighter to carry because one device can hold many titles. While a printed book may be easier to share with a friend, an e-book can change text size to help different readers. Although the two formats are similar in purpose, their features differ in important ways. Understanding these similarities and differences helps readers choose what works best for them.
Which organizational pattern does this passage use?
- logical order
- compare/contrast (correct answer)
- cause/effect
- sequence (chronological order)
Explanation: It is compare/contrast. Signal words like both, however, while, unlike, and similarities/differences show the passage compares e-books and printed books.