In the article “Perfectly Imperfect” by Donna Bozzone, the text structure is compare and contrast. I identified this when the author compared Michael Phelps with Da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man when she said: “Like the Vitruvian Man, most people have a wingspan roughly the same as their height. Phelps’ wingspan is 6 feet 7 inches, three inches longer than his height.” Another example of compare and contrast is when she compares humans to our primate, for example, the author says this: “Humans’ primate ancestors grew bigger jaws than we do, because they ate tougher foods. Now our teeth are crowded.” The author’s choice of structure helped me as a reader because

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what can i do for that last sentence

Answer 1

You could complete that last sentence by explaining how the author's choice of a compare and contrast structure enhanced your understanding of the concepts discussed in the article. Here's a possible completion:

"The author’s choice of structure helped me as a reader because it allowed me to easily see the differences and similarities between these subjects, leading to a deeper appreciation of how our physical attributes have evolved over time and how they relate to both extraordinary individuals like Phelps and the broader human experience."