Comparing and Contrasting Texts

In comparing and contrasting two texts, why is it crucial to consider the historical and cultural context in which they were written?

• To identify which text uses more complex language.

• To understand how the context influences the themes and characters.

• To determine the age of the authors when they wrote the texts.

• To compare the number of editions each text has.

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When comparing the settings of two different stories, what aspect is most important to consider?

• The time period in which each story was written.

• The geographical location where each story takes place.

• How the setting influences the mood and characters in each story.

• The popularity of the setting in contemporary literature.

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In comparing two texts, why is it important to consider the authors' backgrounds?

• To understand the historical context of each text.

• To analyze how the authors' experiences may influence their perspectives and themes.

• To compare the awards and recognitions each author has received.

• To determine which author has a more extensive vocabulary.

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When comparing the tone of two texts, you should focus on:

• The age of the main characters.

• The authors' use of language to convey attitudes.

• The number of chapters in each text.

• The publication date of each text.

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How can contrasting the point of view in two narratives enhance our understanding of them?

• By showing which narrative is longer.

• By highlighting differences in the narrators' reliability.

• By comparing the number of pages in each narrative.

• By determining which narrative has more dialogue.

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What is an effective strategy for comparing the development of themes across two texts?

• Counting how many times the theme is mentioned in each text.

• Comparing the outcomes for the characters involved in the theme.

• Analyzing the font size used when the theme is discussed.

• Checking which text mentions the theme first.

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Which of the following items are similarities between source one and source two? Choose all that apply.

• young girl as main character

• problems with siblings

• excitement at finding a new place

• descriptions of characters in the “fantasy” world

• conflict in the “fantasy” world

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How do the following sentences show the similarities between Dorothy in source one and Lucy in source two?

• They show that both children were terrified of the strange new environment they found themselves in.

• They show that both children were nervous about what they were seeing.

• They show that both children were sad about not being able to find their families

• They show that both children were curious and interested in their new surroundings.

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Butterflies and bees are both insects that live all over the world. They both have 4 wings.

Is this information comparing or contrasting the two insects?

• contrasting

• comparing

• neither

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When comparing and contrasting two texts, what is a key factor to consider in their narrative styles?

• The length of each text

• The use of first-person or third-person perspective

• The number of characters in each text

• The publication year of each text

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