Compare and Contrast Essay Flashcard
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11th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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