Compare and Contrast Essay Quiz
Authored by Erin Kaufmann
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a compare and contrast essay?
To summarize the main points of a story
To list random facts about a topic
To analyze the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.
To persuade the reader to take a specific action
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Explain the importance of organizing information in a clear structure when writing a compare and contrast essay.
It confuses the reader with jumbled information.
It makes the essay longer and harder to read.
It is unnecessary and adds no value to the essay.
It helps the reader to easily understand the similarities and differences between the subjects being compared.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Provide an example of an appropriate transition word or phrase that can be used to compare two ideas in a compare and contrast essay.
differently
on the other hand
similarly
in conclusion
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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
45 sec • 1 pt
How can evidence be used to support comparisons in a compare and contrast essay?
By providing specific examples, data, or quotes that illustrate the similarities and differences between the subjects being compared.
By making up evidence that supports the writer's preconceived ideas
By using evidence that is completely unrelated to the subjects being compared
By ignoring the evidence and focusing only on personal opinions
Tags
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
45 sec • 1 pt
List three transition words or phrases that can be used to show similarities in a compare and contrast essay.
However
In contrast
Similarly, Likewise, In the same way
On the other hand
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What are some common mistakes to avoid when writing a compare and contrast essay?
Not having a clear purpose, not organizing the essay properly, and not providing enough evidence to support the comparisons.
Having a clear purpose
Using too much evidence
Organizing the essay properly
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of a thesis statement in a compare and contrast essay?
To provide a summary of the entire essay.
To state the subjects that will be compared and contrasted and to express what the writer hopes to prove about them.
To list all the similarities and differences between the subjects.
To provide a conclusion for the essay.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
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