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?

<p>Focusing on unique or interesting similarities or differences between two topics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Artistic movements, pieces of art, and artists (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To highlight the similarities between two seemingly different topics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To organize the similarities and differences between two topics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To state the controlling argument of the essay (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Point-by-point method (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To organize the body paragraphs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Organizing by point (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To ensure all points are relevant to the argument (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The organization of the paragraph (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To highlight similarities and differences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It enables a more logical comparison of multiple points (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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