Review: Compare & Contrast Key Pointers

What is the first part of an essay called?

• introduction

• body paragraph

• conclusion

• thesis statement

What do you call the last part of an essay?

• introduction

• body paragraphs

• conclusion

• thesis statement

What do you call the middle part of an essay?

• introduction

• body paragraphs

• conclusion

• thesis statement

What is that first sentence of your introduction that grabs the reader's attention?

• thesis statement

• hook

• supporting details

• topic sentence

Which of the following is an example of a thesis statement in a compare and contrast essay?

• There are many similarities and differences between dolphins and sharks that will be discussed in this essay.

• Lastly, sharks are way better than dolphins because of their appearance and life span.

What kind of sentence should be at the beginning of a conclusion?

• topic sentence

• restated thesis

• thesis statement

• hook

After your restated thesis, what can you add?

• personal reflection/ summary

• additional supporting details

• similarities between the two topics that you haven't mentioned yet

Which of the following is a type of framework used in a compare and contrast essay? (3 answers are correct)

• subject-by-subject

• similarities & differences

• cause & effect

• point-by-point

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• to present supporting details

• to provide a conclusion

• to introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• to summarize the entire essay

Which of the following best describes a supporting detail?

• an opinion that summarizes the main idea

• the first sentence of an introduction

• evidence that backs up the thesis statement

• the final thought in a conclusion