point-by-point; the author compares one aspect of both bathing and showering in each paragraph
This is evident because each paragraph discusses a different aspect of bathing and showering, comparing them in a point-by-point format. For example, one paragraph discusses the cleaning aspect, another paragraph discusses the health benefits of bathing, while another paragraph discusses the health benefits of showering. This organization allows for a clear comparison between the two activities.
"Which gets you cleaner, a bath or a shower? Most people have a strong preference for one or the other, but science says it’s basically a wash.
"Cleaning is the main point of bathing and showering. Bathers say showers are rushed and often careless, leading to a less than thorough cleansing. Shower takers say bathing is like marinating in dirty water. However, doctors report that both activities clean equally well, as long as showerers actively scrub their arms and legs rather than relying on soap and water runoff, and bathers rinse themselves before drying.
"Studies also show there are different but comparable health benefits to both practices. During a bath, heat and buoyancy reduce stress on muscles and joints and relieves pain. A long soak in a hot tub has also been shown to reduce anxiety and depression. In the shower, body movement combined with the force and warmth of pressurized water increase blood flow and heart rate and improve metabolism. A shower elevates mood and increases alertness, especially at the start of the day."
What is the organizational structure of this comparison, and how can you tell?
point-by-point; the reading covers both bathing and showering
point-by-point; the author compares one aspect of both bathing and showering in each paragraph
subject-by-subject; the writer gives equal attention to both bathing and showering
subject-by-subject; the discussion has two subjects, bathing and showering
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