Compare and Contrast Essay Quiz
Authored by JOSHUA SMITH
English
12th Grade
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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
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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
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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
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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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