NBMS Compare & Contrast Review

A compare and contrast essay does the following:

• uses the five senses to paint a picture for the reader, and incorporates imagery and specific details

• talks about the similarities and differences of two topics/texts

• tells a story

• informs or explains a subject to the reader

The structure of a compare and contrast essay is ​ (a)  

• introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion
• title, introduction, and conclusion
• claim, supporting evidence, and conclusion
• background information, analysis, and conclusion

Which of the following words or phrases can be used to show a comparison? ​ ​ (a)  

• on the otherhand
• while
• in contrast
• similarly

Which of the following words or phrases could be used when contrasting?

• similarly

• in conclusion

• on the other hand

• nonetheless

Using ________ in your essay helps readers know when you're comparing and contrasting.

• prepositions

• punctuation

• transition words

• nouns

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

• topic sentence, supporting details, conclusion

• hook, summary of texts/topics, restatement of prompt (claim or thesis statement)

• title, body paragraphs, conclusion

• thesis statement, evidence, conclusion

The hook...

• all are correct

• engages the reader and introduces BOTH topics/texts

• grabs the reader's attention and alludes to the topic

• is the first sentence of an introductory paragraph

The introductory paragraph should have a 2-3 sentence summary that connects to your hook. 

• true

• False

Define claim (or thesis statement).

• a concise restatement of the prompt

• the justification/explanation that appears at the end of an essay

• the evidence used to back up claims

• a device used to pull readers into your essay

What should be the last sentence in the introduction paragraph?

• closing sentence

• claim/thesis statement

• topic sentence

• transition sentence