Compare and Contrast Essay

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What is the purpose of a compare/contrast essay? Options: talk about the similarities and differences of two subjects, inform or explain a subject to the reader, tell a story, use the five senses to paint a picture for the reader, incorporating imagery and specific details

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talk about the similarities and differences of two subjects

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The hook...

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engages the reader and introduces BOTH subjects

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Define thesis statement.

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a statement of the main claims of the essay

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A point by point comparison... Options: has one paragraph that focuses on the similarities while the following focuses on the differences, the first paragraph focuses on one subject while the following focuses on another, each paragraph focuses on one point of comparison (similarities or differences)

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each paragraph focuses on one point of comparison (similarities or differences)

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Which organizational style does the following outline represent?
Paragraph 1 - a comparison of how Grimm's Cinderella and Cinderellas from around the world are saved from a life of slavery
Paragraph 2 - a comparison of how Grimm's Cinderella and Cinderellas from around the world are especially kind to others

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Point by Point Method

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Which two things should a conclusion paragraph include? Options: a summary of the main points and a final opinion, a final point of comparison and a salutation, the most important piece of evidence and a restatement of the thesis, a new idea and a concluding statement

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a summary of the main points and a final opinion

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Which of the following is a comparison? Options: The prince finds Grimm's Cinderella when he searches the land far and wide for whoever can fit the shoe.  In the African story, the Cinderella goes looking for her prince. , In both Grimm's Cinderella and the Egyptian Cinderella, the prince must find the girl who fits the shoe., Grimm's Cinderella is enslaved by her step-mother, whereas in the Egyptian Cinderella, Rhodopis is enslaved by a master.

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In both Grimm's Cinderella and the Egyptian Cinderella, the prince must find the girl who fits the shoe.

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Also, as, as well as, both, in the same manner, in the same way, like, likewise, most important, same, similar, too

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Listed above are transition words for  comparing two things .

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Although, but, differ, even though, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, unless, unlike, while, yet: What type of words are these?

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Listed above are transition words for contrasting two things.

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What should be the last sentence in the introduction paragraph? Options: thesis statement, topic sentence, closing sentence, transition sentence

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thesis statement