Question

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\the debate: pineapple or other toppings on pizza?\
pineapple on pizza has been a long debated topic. we are comparing if pineapple is a better topping on pizza than other traditional toppings. first, pineapple should go on pizza because it elevates(1) the dish. differently, people argue that pineapple should not go on pizza due to it overwhelming the flavor and more traditional toppings are better suited. studies show that pineapple on pizza is healthier by 75% than other pizza toppings(2).

1. what is the internal text structure?

a.process/sequence
b. problem and solution
c. compare and contrast

1. identify two external text features in the passage:

1.
2.

1. what purpose does the heading of the passage serve? respond with one sentence.

Explanation:

1. The text compares pineapple as a pizza topping with other traditional toppings, so the internal text structure is Compare and Contrast.
2. External text features could be the use of a heading ("The Debate: Pineapple or other toppings on Pizza?") and the inclusion of a study reference (Studies show that pineapple on pizza is healthier by 75% than other pizza toppings).
3. The heading serves to introduce the main topic of the passage, which is the debate about pineapple as a pizza topping compared to other toppings.

Answer:

1. C. Compare and Contrast
2. 1. Use of a heading. 2. Inclusion of a study reference.
3. The heading introduces the main topic of the debate about pineapple as a pizza topping compared to other toppings.