Compare and Contrast Essay | Writing Exercise Five

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1. What is the primary purpose of a compare and contrast essay?
   1.   To persuade the reader to take action
   2.   To entertain the reader with anecdotes
   3.   To present similarities and differences between two or more subjects
   4.   To summarize a single subject
2. Which of the following is a common structure for a compare and contrast essay?
   1.   Chronological order
   2.   Spatial order
   3.   Point-by-point comparison
   4.   Circular reasoning
3. In a compare and contrast essay, what do the body paragraphs typically focus on?
   1.   Providing background information
   2.   Analyzing one subject in detail
   3.   Presenting similarities and differences
   4.   Concluding the essay with a summary
4. Which of the following phrases might signal a comparison in a compare and contrast essay?
   1.   "On the other hand"
   2.   "As a result"
   3.   "In conclusion"
   4.   "For example"
5. How does a compare and contrast essay differ from a cause-effect essay?
   1.   A compare and contrast essay analyzes causes and effects, while a cause-effect essay presents similarities and differences.
   2.   A compare and contrast essay provides objective analysis, while a cause-effect essay tells a story from a subjective perspective.
   3.   A compare and contrast essay focuses on presenting similarities and differences, while a cause-effect essay analyzes cause-effect relationships.
   4.   A compare and contrast essay uses chronological order, while a cause-effect essay relies on spatial order.
6. What is the purpose of including evidence and examples in a compare and contrast essay?
   1.   To entertain the reader with anecdotes
   2.   To provide a balanced perspective
   3.   To confuse the reader with conflicting information
   4.   To support the comparison with concrete details
7. Which of the following is NOT a common method of organizing a compare and contrast essay?
   1.   Problem-solution
   2.   Block method
   3.   Point-by-point method
   4.   Alternating method
8. In a compare and contrast essay, what does the author do after presenting the similarities and differences?
   1.   Provide a summary of the main points
   2.   Introduce new subjects for comparison
   3.   Analyze the significance of the findings
   4.   Conclude with a personal opinion
9. Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of a compare and contrast essay's conclusion?
   1.   To introduce new ideas not covered in the essay
   2.   To summarize the similarities and differences
   3.   To provide background information
   4.   To offer solutions to the problems discussed
10. What is the role of transitions in a compare and contrast essay?
    1.   To confuse the reader with conflicting information
    2.   To provide background information
    3.   To signal shifts between different subjects or points of comparison
    4.   To entertain the reader with anecdotes
11. Which of the following phrases might signal a contrast in a compare and contrast essay?
    1.   "In addition"
    2.   "Similarly"
    3.   "On the other hand"
    4.   "As a result"
12. What should be the focus of the thesis statement in a compare and contrast essay?
    1.   Introducing new subjects for comparison
    2.   Providing background information
    3.   Summarizing the main points of the essay
    4.   Previewing the subjects to be compared
13. Which of the following is NOT a potential subject for a compare and contrast essay?
    1.   Two different countries
    2.   A single historical event
    3.   Two novels by the same author
    4.   Two competing theories
14. How does the tone of a compare and contrast essay typically differ from that of a narrative essay?
    1.   A compare and contrast essay uses a subjective tone, while a narrative essay presents objective analysis.
    2.   A compare and contrast essay presents factual information, while a narrative essay uses descriptive language.
    3.   A compare and contrast essay uses a formal tone, while a narrative essay adopts an informal tone.
    4.   A compare and contrast essay focuses on the author's personal experiences, while a narrative essay presents objective analysis.
15. What is the significance of a thesis statement in a compare and contrast essay?
    1.   It introduces new subjects for comparison
    2.   It summarizes the main points of the essay
    3.   It provides background information
    4.   It previews the subjects to be compared