Compare and Contrast Essay

Compare and Contrast Essay

Assessment

Flashcard

English

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RL.6.3, RI.5.5, RL.7.3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a compare and contrast essay?

Back

A type of writing that analyzes the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the structure of a compare and contrast essay?

Back

Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a compare and contrast essay?

Back

To analyze the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the key components of the introduction in a compare and contrast essay?

Back

Hook, background information, and thesis statement.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you organize the body paragraphs in a compare and contrast essay?

Back

By discussing one point of comparison or contrast at a time.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a thesis statement in a compare and contrast essay?

Back

A sentence that presents the main argument or point of comparison.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a hook in an essay?

Back

An engaging opening sentence that captures the reader's attention.

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