Compare and Contrast Essay
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English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the structure of a compare and contrast essay?
Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion
Thesis statement, supporting evidence, and conclusion
Title, introduction, and conclusion
Background information, analysis, and conclusion
Tags
CCSS.W.8.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a compare and contrast essay?
To persuade the reader to agree with a particular viewpoint.
To analyze the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.
To summarize the main points of a topic.
To provide a detailed description of a single subject.
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CCSS.RI.8.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the key components of the introduction in a compare and contrast essay?
thesis statement, body paragraphs, conclusion
title, hook, conclusion
background information, evidence, conclusion
hook, background information, thesis statement
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CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you organize the body paragraphs in a compare and contrast essay?
By discussing all points of comparison or contrast together.
By randomly presenting points of comparison or contrast.
By discussing only the similarities and not the differences.
By discussing one point of comparison or contrast at a time.
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CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some transitional words and phrases commonly used in a compare and contrast essay?
besides, also, too
instead, conversely, alternatively
in addition, furthermore, moreover
similarly, likewise, in the same way, on the other hand, however, nevertheless, in contrast, whereas, while, although
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CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the conclusion in a compare and contrast essay?
The purpose of the conclusion is to summarize and provide a final perspective.
The purpose of the conclusion is to repeat the main points.
The purpose of the conclusion is to introduce new ideas.
The purpose of the conclusion is to provide evidence and examples.
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CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some effective strategies for writing a compare and contrast essay?
Including personal opinions and biases in the essay
Not providing any evidence or examples to support the comparisons and contrasts
Some effective strategies for writing a compare and contrast essay include organizing the essay by either subject-by-subject or point-by-point structure, clearly stating the purpose of the essay, using clear and concise language, providing evidence and examples to support the comparisons and contrasts, and concluding the essay by summarizing the main points and highlighting the significance of the comparison.
Using a narrative structure instead of a compare and contrast structure
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
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