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Compare and Contrast Essay Quiz

Authored by JOSHUA SMITH

English

12th Grade

CCSS covered

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Compare and Contrast Essay Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a compare and contrast essay?

To persuade the reader to take a specific action

To inform the reader about a historical event

To analyze the similarities and differences between two subjects

To describe the process of a scientific experiment

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2

CCSS.W.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the correct structure of a compare and contrast essay?

Introduction, conclusion, analysis

Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion

Body paragraphs, thesis statement, conclusion

Introduction, thesis statement, conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a compare and contrast essay, what are the two main methods for organizing information?

Comparison and contrast

Point-by-point and block

Chronological and spatial

Descriptive and narrative

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.W.11-12.2A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a point-by-point method in a compare and contrast essay?

Comparing the advantages of living in a city versus a rural area

Presenting all information about one subject first, followed by information about the other subject

Highlighting the historical context of two different wars

Presenting the features of two different types of smartphones one aspect of one phone followed by the other phone’s aspect

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a compare and contrast essay help readers understand the similarities and differences between two subjects or ideas?

By providing a summary of each subject

By analyzing the impact of each subject on society

By presenting information side by side for comparison

By focusing solely on the differences between the subjects

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2

CCSS.W.11-12.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following elements is essential for an effective thesis statement in a compare and contrast essay?

A clear argument & preview

A detailed summary

An emotional appeal

A rhetorical question

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of transitions in a compare and contrast essay?

To confuse the reader

To slow down the pace of the essay

To provide a smooth flow between ideas

To repeat information unnecessarily

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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