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What distinguishes the compare and contrast text structure from merely comparing or contrasting?
What distinguishes the compare and contrast text structure from merely comparing or contrasting?
It explores both similarities and differences, rather than just one or the other.
Explain how transition words enhance the understanding of compare and contrast text.
Explain how transition words enhance the understanding of compare and contrast text.
They highlight important details, clarify ideas, and connect related concepts.
Identify two examples of transition words that indicate similarity.
Identify two examples of transition words that indicate similarity.
Examples include 'likewise' and 'similarly'.
What is the significance of using compare and contrast in academic writing?
What is the significance of using compare and contrast in academic writing?
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Name a transition word that indicates a contrast and explain its function.
Name a transition word that indicates a contrast and explain its function.
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Study Notes
Compare and Contrast Text Structure
- Compare and contrast explores similarities and differences between two or more things.
- It must discuss both similarities and differences to be considered a compare and contrast structure.
- Discussing only similarities is comparing, discussing only differences is contrasting.
Transition Words for Comparison
- Show similarities: similarly, likewise, also, both...and..., not only...but also..., neither...nor..., just like (+ noun), similar to (+ noun), to be similar (to), to be the same as, to be alike, to compare (to/with)
Transition Words for Contrast
- Show differences: however, in contrast, in comparison, by comparison, on the other hand, while, whereas, but, to differ from, to be different (from), to be dissimilar to, to be unlike
Purpose of Transition Words
- Transition words improve comprehension by highlighting important details.
- They make abstract ideas more concrete.
- They reduce confusion between related concepts.
- Transition words help connect ideas in sentences, paragraphs, and even between sections.
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Description
This quiz explores the compare and contrast text structure, focusing on the similarities and differences between two or more subjects. You'll also learn about transition words that enhance understanding in writing. Test your knowledge and improve your writing skills!
