Understanding Conclusions in Compare and Contrast Essays

The video tutorial explains how to write an effective conclusion for a compare and contrast essay. It emphasizes the importance of restating the thesis, providing final insights, and reinforcing the main argument. The structure of a conclusion is described as a reverse of the introduction, moving from specific to general. The tutorial also highlights the significance of starting the conclusion with a topic sentence that restates the thesis to remind the reader of the main argument.

Why is a strong conclusion important in a compare and contrast essay?

• To introduce new arguments

• To reinforce the thesis and share final insights

• To summarize unrelated topics

• To provide a detailed analysis of each subject

What is the recommended structure for a conclusion paragraph?

• List all differences and similarities

• Begin with a thesis restatement and broaden to a general topic

• Start with a general topic and end with a thesis

• Introduce new evidence

How should a conclusion paragraph be structured in relation to the introduction?

• It should be unrelated to the introduction

• It should introduce new topics

• It should be a reverse of the introduction

• It should mirror the introduction exactly

What is the first step in beginning a conclusion?

• Restate the thesis with a topic sentence

• List all the references

• Summarize the introduction

• Introduce a new argument

Why is it effective to restate the thesis in the conclusion?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide a detailed analysis

• To remind the reader of the main argument

• To introduce a new topic