Compare and Contrast Essay Flashcard

Compare and Contrast Essay Flashcard

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11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Purpose of a compare and contrast essay?

Back

To present an analysis for evaluation.

Answer explanation

The primary purpose of a compare and contrast essay is to present an analysis for evaluation, comparing and contrasting two or more subjects to provide insights and conclusions.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Result of analyzing two subjects in a compare and contrast essay?

Back

All of the above

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'All of the above' because analyzing two subjects in a compare and contrast essay can lead to deciding on a personal preference, concluding both options are bad, or finding one option clearly better.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Not a step in writing a compare and contrast essay:

Back

Highlighting only the similarities of each element.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is highlighting only the similarities of each element because a compare and contrast essay should focus on both similarities and differences between subjects.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Second purpose of a compare and contrast essay?

Back

To gain insight and understanding of the subjects.

Answer explanation

The second purpose of a compare and contrast essay mentioned in the text is to gain insight and understanding of the subjects, not to criticize, persuade, or entertain the reader.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Points of comparison for headphones: Durability, Comfort, Price.

Back

Color

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Color' because it is not a point of comparison mentioned for headphones, unlike Durability, Comfort, and Price.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

First organization pattern for a compare and contrast essay?

Back

Point-by-point pattern

Answer explanation

The correct answer is the Point-by-point pattern, which is the first type of organization pattern for a compare and contrast essay.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Block pattern structure:

Back

Discussing one subject entirely before moving to the next.

Answer explanation

The essay is structured by discussing one subject entirely before moving to the next in the block pattern of organization.

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