18 Questions
What is the main difference between comparison and contrast in writing?
Comparison discusses similar elements while contrast discusses different elements.
Which method is used to compare two subjects one at a time in a comparison and contrast essay?
Block Method
What is the main focus of a cause and effect essay or paragraph?
Explaining why something happened and how it affects something else
Which question is typically used for cause-effect development?
What caused it?
What geological process leads to earthquakes according to the text?
Movement of tectonic plates
Why do some parts of the world experience more earthquakes than others?
Due to tectonic plate movements
What is the main purpose of the problem/solution essay?
To present a problem and discuss various aspects of it before proposing solutions
In a persuasive essay, what is the primary role of the 'Issue'?
To present the topic of the essay
How does a persuasive essay typically end?
By restating the issue and summarizing the argument
What differentiates a rose in the wild state from one under cultivation?
The number of petals on its flowers
Which part of a persuasive essay is responsible for indicating whether the author is 'for' or 'against' a certain issue?
Thesis
What components are essential in the classification pattern mentioned in the text?
Topic sentence, classifications, examples, and transitional expressions
In writing, the pattern that involves highlighting differences and similarities between two or more subjects is known as:
Comparison and Contrast
Which of the following patterns of development focuses on showcasing the vivid description and sensory details of a subject?
Description
What is the key element in Description that serves as the focus of the paper?
Dominant Impression
Which type of detail in Description focuses on factual observations and physical attributes of the subject?
Objective Details
What does Comparison and Contrast involve in writing?
Analyzing differences and similarities between subjects
Which pattern of development in writing is focused on answering questions like What, Who, When, Where, Why, and How?
Narration
Learn about the two ways of organizing a comparison and contrast essay or paragraph: Block Method and Point-by-Point Method. Understand how to effectively discuss similarities and differences between subjects.
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