The kind of text structure that shows how things are similar and different is called "compare-contrast".
The text structure that shows how things are similar and different is called "compare-contrast." To identify this type of text structure, you can look for clues such as the use of phrases like "similarly," "however," "on the other hand," "in contrast," and "both...and." These words and phrases indicate that the author is comparing and contrasting different ideas, concepts, or objects to show their similarities and differences.