What does it mean to contrast?

To look at what is the similar, or the same

Cinderella is kind and helpful, while her sisters are cruel and demanding. This sentence is...

Contrasting the sisters qualities

Comparing the sisters qualities

Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in many flavors. Two popular flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Strawberry flavor may contain pieces of fruit, while chocolate usually does not. Both strawberry and chocolate ice-cream are delicious in a milkshake. Which 2 things are being compared and contrasted?

strawberry and chocolate ice-cream

vanilla and chocolate ice-cream

The wolf in Little Red Riding Hood wants to eat people. The wolf is The Three Little Pigs wants to eat animals. So, in both stories the wolf is hungry and wants to eat things he should NOT be eating.

This is an example of comparing

This is an example of being kind

This is an example of contrasting

What does it mean to compare things?

To look at how things are similar, or the same

To look at how things are different

Cinderella is sweet and her stepsisters are cruel. How are Cinderella and her step-sisters different?

Cinderella is kind, but her stepsisters are not.

Cinderella and her stepsisters want to marry the prince.

The stepsisters are nice and Cinderella is mean.

How does the structure of a narrative essay differ from that of a descriptive essay?

A) A narrative essay follows a chronological order, while a descriptive essay focuses on detailing a scene or emotion.

B) A narrative essay uses a lot of adjectives, while a descriptive essay uses dialogue.

C) A narrative essay is written in first person, while a descriptive essay is written in third person.

D) A narrative essay has a thesis statement, while a descriptive essay does not.

What is the primary structural difference between a haiku and a limerick?

A) A haiku has three lines, while a limerick has five lines.

B) A haiku has a rhyme scheme, while a limerick does not.

C) A haiku is humorous, while a limerick is serious.

D) A haiku is written in iambic pentameter, while a limerick is not.

In comparing the structures of a novel and a short story, which statement is true?

A) Novels have more complex structures with multiple subplots, while short stories focus on a single plot.

B) Novels are always written in first person, while short stories are in third person.

C) Novels use more dialogue than short stories.

D) Novels have a fixed number of chapters, while short stories do not.

How does the structure of a persuasive essay differ from that of an expository essay?

A) A persuasive essay includes a call to action, while an expository essay does not.

B) A persuasive essay uses more facts, while an expository essay uses opinions.

C) A persuasive essay is written in second person, while an expository essay is in first person.

D) A persuasive essay has a conclusion, while an expository essay does not.

What structural element is common in both sonnets and ballads?

A) Both use a specific rhyme scheme.

B) Both are written in free verse.

D) Both are written in iambic pentameter.

When comparing the structure of a play to that of a novel, what is a key difference?

A) Plays are divided into acts and scenes, while novels are divided into chapters.

B) Plays use more descriptive language than novels.

C) Plays are always written in past tense, while novels are in present tense.

D) Plays have more characters than novels.

How does the structure of a biography differ from that of an autobiography?

A) A biography is written by someone else, while an autobiography is written by the subject.

B) A biography uses first person, while an autobiography uses third person.

C) A biography includes fictional elements, while an autobiography does not.

D) A biography is always chronological, while an autobiography is not.

What is a common structural feature of both fables and parables?

D) Both have a surprise ending.

In comparing the structures of a newspaper article and a blog post, which is true?

A) Newspaper articles follow a strict format, while blog posts are more flexible.

B) Newspaper articles are always longer than blog posts.

C) Newspaper articles use informal language, while blog posts use formal language.

D) Newspaper articles include personal opinions, while blog posts do not.

How does the structure of a mystery novel differ from that of a romance novel?

A) A mystery novel often includes red herrings, while a romance novel focuses on character relationships.

B) A mystery novel is always written in first person, while a romance novel is in third person.

C) A mystery novel has a happy ending, while a romance novel does not.

D) A mystery novel uses more dialogue than a romance novel.

What structural element is unique to epic poetry compared to other forms of poetry?

A) Epic poetry often includes an invocation to a muse.

B) Epic poetry is always written in rhyming couplets.

C) Epic poetry is shorter than other forms of poetry.

D) Epic poetry uses modern language.

Comparing and Contrasting Structure

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English

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6th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RL.4.3, RL.5.3, RI.6.7

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Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does the structure of the two poems differ?

Emerson's poem has an ABAB rhyme scheme, while Whitman's poem has no regular rhyme scheme

Emerson's poem has multiple stanzas, while Whitman's poem is a sonnet.

Emerson's poem has no set rhyme scheme, while Whitman's poem uses repetition.

The rhythm of Emerson's poem varies in each stanza, while Whitman's poem has a set rhythm.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How is the structure of both poems similar?

Both use stanzas to develop meeting.

Both use questions to emphasize certain points.

Both use repetition to enhance meaning.

Both use rhyme to draw attention to sounds.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Compare the structures of the two poems. How do these different structures affect the style of each poem?

Emerson's poem has a fixed number of lines, and it is light and carefree. Whitman's poem uses rhyme, and it is humorous.

Emerson's poem is an elegy, and it is complex and serious. Whitman's poem is a lyric poem, and it is imaginative.

Emerson's poem has unanswered questions, making it like a speech. Whitman's poem repeats ideas for emphasis, making it monotonous.

Emerson's poem has regular stanzas, making it formal and controlled. Whitman's poem is unstructured free verse, giving it a musical quality.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Emerson's poem is made of four-line stanzas. Whitman's poem is one long stanza. Which best explains why the poets likely made the structural choices they did?

Emerson intended to give his serious ideas a lighter look. Whitman wanted his light subject matter, singing, to look more serious.

Emerson wanted to emphasize his fixed rhyme scheme. Whitman wanted to emphasize the forward flow of his rhythmic language.

Emerson chose to display the variety of his language. Whitman chose to highlight the repetition of the word "singing."

Emerson wanted his rhythms to sound like soldiers marching. Whitman wanted his rhythms to sound like workmen singing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Drake's new album "More Life" came out. You wanted to write about how it is similar and different from his Album "Views". Which text structure would you use to write this?

Sequence

Description

Compare and Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which structure: To look at how igneous, sedimentary & metamorphic rocks are same/different

Cause and Effect

Compare and Contrast

Problem and Solution

Order and Sequence

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When comparing and contrasting 2 texts, one should discuss the similarities and differences of...

facts & details, author's tone and context clues

facts & details, pop-out sentences and context clues

facts & details, author's tone and text structure

facts & details, citing evidence and context clues

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

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Comparing and Contrasting Structure

25 questions

How does the structure of the two poems differ?

How is the structure of both poems similar?

Compare the structures of the two poems. How do these different structures affect the style of each poem?

Emerson's poem is made of four-line stanzas. Whitman's poem is one long stanza. Which best explains why the poets likely made the structural choices they did?

Drake's new album "More Life" came out. You wanted to write about how it is similar and different from his Album "Views". Which text structure would you use to write this?

Which structure: To look at how igneous, sedimentary & metamorphic rocks are same/different

When comparing and contrasting 2 texts, one should discuss the similarities and differences of...

What type of story structure looks at similarities and differences in a text?

What does it mean to contrast?

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