CCEN4012 L12

1. Does the introduction highlight similarities or differences?

• Similarities

• differences

1. Look at the final sentence in the introduction. Underline any language used to indicate the writer will be talking about more than differences.

1. Can you find another phrase earlier in the introduction that is used to indicate there might actually be similarities between the two countries?

1. 4. In which paragraph(s) are the differences discussed?
   

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

• Paragraph 5

• Paragraph 6

1. 4. In which paragraph(s) are the similarities discussed?
   

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

• Paragraph 5

• Paragraph 6

• Paragraph 7

1. 5. Is the organization of this essay similar to cause and effect block or chain organization, which we discussed in lesson 12?

• block

• chain

1. What is the function of the fourth paragraph?

Answer explanation

0. It is a transition paragraph introducing the second half of the essay.

1. How does the writer compare and contrast the two countries? Are they talked about in different paragraphs, in the same paragraph, or the same sentence?

• 4. different paragraphs

• 4. same paragraph

• 4. the same sentence

Answer explanation

1. Look at the conclusion. Its structure typical of an academic writing conclusion?

• YES

• NO

Answer explanation

Like a standard conclusion: a restatement of the writer’s thesis, a summary of main points, and a final, forward-looking thought: “It will be interesting to see where this reciprocal fascination leads in the future.