Compare & Contrast Essay Quiz

What is the purpose of a Compare & Contrast Essay?

• To explain how two things are similar

• To explain how two things are different

• To tell a story about one particular topic

• To explain how two things are similar and different

How many paragraphs should a Compare & Contrast Essay always have?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What does the term "Compare" mean in the context of a Compare & Contrast Essay?

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the term "Contrast" mean in the context of a Compare & Contrast Essay?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a thesis statement?

What is a hook?

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following is NOT a part of the 5 paragraphs in a Compare & Contrast Essay?

• Introduction

• 3 body paragraphs that discuss either similarities or differences

• Conclusion

• A paragraph providing historical background

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a similarity between the events described as "Like Black Smoke" and "World Turned Upside Down"?

• Changes in art

• Loss of Lives

• Technological advancements

• Political reforms

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

What should you begin your introduction with when writing?

• A detailed explanation of the Bubonic Plague

• A thesis statement

• A hook related to the topic

• A summary of the articles

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

What should you do next after beginning with a hook?

• Write your thesis statement

• Summarize the main points of the essay

• Give background information about the articles related to the Bubonic Plague

• Conclude the introduction