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Writing a Compare and Contrast Essay

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What is the primary purpose of a compare and contrast essay?

To list all the differences between two topics

To demonstrate essential knowledge about the relationship between two topics (correct)

To focus on the unique similarities between two topics

To convince the reader of a particular point of view

What can be learned from comparing literary elements?

The characterization in a novel (correct)

The author's personal life

The theme of the novel

The writing style of the author

What can be compared and contrasted in order to show important relationships between historical eras?

The Industrial Revolution and World War I

The Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression era of the 1930s (correct)

The Renaissance and the Enlightenment

Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome

What is an effective way to write a compare and contrast essay?

Focusing on unique or interesting similarities or differences between two topics Signup and view all the answers

What can be compared and contrasted in addition to literary elements?

Artistic movements, pieces of art, and artists Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal when choosing a topic for a compare and contrast essay?

To highlight the similarities between two seemingly different topics Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Venn Diagram in a compare and contrast essay?

To organize the similarities and differences between two topics Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a thesis statement in a compare and contrast essay?

To state the controlling argument of the essay Signup and view all the answers

When organizing body paragraphs, what is the alternative to the block method?

Point-by-point method Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of listing points in a thesis statement?

To organize the body paragraphs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of organizing body paragraphs in a point-by-point essay?

Organizing by point Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of selecting specific points from a Venn diagram in a compare and contrast essay?

To ensure all points are relevant to the argument Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a block method paragraph and a point-by-point method paragraph?

The organization of the paragraph Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using specific transition words and phrases in compare and contrast essays?

To highlight similarities and differences Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using a point-by-point method in a compare and contrast essay?

It enables a more logical comparison of multiple points Signup and view all the answers