Compare and Contrast Essay Structures Explained

Compare and Contrast Essay Structures Explained

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

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Mia Campbell

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The video tutorial introduces students to compare and contrast essay structures, focusing on block and point-by-point methods. It explains the definitions of compare, contrast, and criteria, and discusses tools like tables and Venn diagrams for organizing thoughts. The tutorial provides guidance on choosing the appropriate structure and includes an example comparing Kahoot and Quizzes. Students are encouraged to apply these concepts in their own essays.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'compare' mean in the context of a compare and contrast essay?

To describe the function of an item

To list the features of one item

To find similarities between items

To highlight differences between items

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a 'criterion' in the context of comparing two items?

A standard or basis for comparison

A type of graphic organizer

A statistical method for analysis

A tool used to draw diagrams

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which tool is commonly used to organize similarities and differences visually?

Spreadsheet

Bar Graph

Pie Chart

Venn Diagram

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of a paragraph in a block structure essay?

A single criterion

Both items under a single aspect

Comparisons of multiple criteria

One of the items being compared

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a point-by-point structure, how are paragraphs organized?

Each paragraph focuses on a different item

Each paragraph introduces new items

Each paragraph focuses on both items under one criterion

Each paragraph summarizes all criteria

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which structure might be more suitable if there are many criteria to compare?

Block structure

Point-by-point structure

Chronological structure

Numeric structure

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the example comparisons mentioned for applying essay structures?

Batman vs. Superman

Kahoot vs. Quizzes

Cats vs. Dogs

Apples vs. Oranges

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