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Which of the following is the purpose of the handout?
Which of the following is the purpose of the handout?
- To help determine the requirements of a writing assignment (correct)
- To discuss the importance of developing a thesis
- To explain how to compare and contrast
- To provide examples of comparison/contrast essays
Why is it important to develop a thesis beyond stating similarities and differences?
Why is it important to develop a thesis beyond stating similarities and differences?
- To make the essay more interesting to read
- To demonstrate critical thinking skills (correct)
- To provide a clear structure for the essay
- To meet the requirements of the assignment
What is the focus of a comparison/contrast essay?
What is the focus of a comparison/contrast essay?
- Analyzing the effectiveness of a thesis statement
- Discussing the importance of clear and effective writing
- Identifying the main requirements of a writing assignment
- Exploring the similarities and differences between two things or ideas (correct)
What are the two main components of a comparison/contrast essay?
What are the two main components of a comparison/contrast essay?
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What is one of the most common types of writing assignments encountered by students?
What is one of the most common types of writing assignments encountered by students?
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Study Notes
Thesis Development in Comparison/Contrast Essays
- Developing a thesis beyond stating similarities and differences is crucial to provide a deeper understanding and analysis of the topic.
Focus of Comparison/Contrast Essays
- The focus of a comparison/contrast essay is to identify and analyze the relationships between two or more subjects, highlighting their similarities and differences.
Components of Comparison/Contrast Essays
- The two main components of a comparison/contrast essay are:
- Identifying similarities between the subjects
- Identifying differences between the subjects
Common Writing Assignments
- One of the most common types of writing assignments encountered by students is the comparison/contrast essay.
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