Text Structure Quiz

What is the purpose of the compare and contrast text structure?

• To analyze similarities and differences between two or more subjects or ideas.

• To persuade the reader to agree with the author's viewpoint.

• To summarize the main points of a text.

• To provide a chronological sequence of events.

Which signal words or phrases are commonly used in compare and contrast texts?

• Similarly, on the other hand, in contrast, however, likewise, whereas, while, yet, although, and compared to.

• Additionally, moreover, furthermore, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the contrary, on the other side, in comparison, in spite of, and on the flip side.

• Also, besides, furthermore, nonetheless, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other side, in comparison, in spite of, and on the flip side.

• Moreover, additionally, furthermore, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the contrary, on the other side, in comparison, in spite of, and on the flip side.

In a compare and contrast text, what should be included in the introduction?

• A summary of the conclusion and findings.

• A list of sources and references used in the text.

• A detailed analysis of the topic and its components.

• A brief overview of the topic, main points of comparison, and the purpose of the text.

Which of the following is an example of a compare and contrast text?

• A poem that describes the beauty of nature.

• An article that discusses the similarities and differences between two different types of cars.

• A novel that explores the life of a single character.

• A news article reporting on a recent event.

What is the main goal of a compare and contrast text?

• To persuade the reader to agree with the author's opinion

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

• To summarize the main points of a text

• To provide a detailed description of a single subject

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a compare and contrast text?

• Providing evidence to support the comparison

• Analyzing similarities and differences between two or more subjects

• Summarizing the key points of the text

• Identifying the main idea of the text

What is the purpose of highlighting similarities and differences in a compare and contrast text?

• To provide a summary of the text.

• To help readers understand the similarities and differences between two or more subjects or ideas.

• To emphasize the importance of one subject over the other.

• To confuse readers by presenting irrelevant information.

Which of the following is an example of a compare and contrast graphic organizer?

• Bar graph

• Pie chart

• Line graph

• Venn diagram

What is the structure of a compare and contrast text?

• Introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion

• Body paragraphs, conclusion, and summary

• Title, body, and conclusion

• Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion

Which of the following is an example of a compare and contrast transition word?

• also

• however

• because

• therefore