Comparing and Contrasting Texts Quiz

What does it mean to compare two texts?

• To find how they are similar

• To find how they are different

• To summarize both texts

What does it mean to contrast two texts?

• To find how they are similar

• To find how they are different

• To describe both texts in one paragraph

What is the first step when comparing two texts?

• Write a summary of each text

• Identify the topic or event in both texts

• Highlight all the adjectives in the texts

Which question helps you identify similarities between two texts?

• What do both texts say about the event?

• Why is one text longer than the other?

• What is one text missing that the other has?

Which question helps you identify differences between two texts?

• What is the main topic of both texts?

• How does each text describe the event differently?

What evidence supports the same idea?

• Different evidence

• Supporting evidence

• Contradictory evidence

Why is it important to use text evidence when comparing texts?

• To explain your reasoning with support from the text

• To make the text easier to read

• To show you know the author's name

When comparing two texts, why might one be more detailed than the other?

• One text might be written for a different audience.

• One text has longer paragraphs.

• One text uses simpler words.

How can a Venn diagram help when comparing two texts?

• It shows the number of paragraphs in each text.

• It helps organize similarities and differences.

• It lists all the vocabulary words.

What is a good sentence starter for comparing two texts?

• Both texts describe...

• The author likes...

• One text has more pages than...