Quiz: Lesson 3.3: Comparing and Contrasting Morrison and Adkison

Which of the following best describes the main thematic topic of both essays?

• The value of hard work

• The importance of mentorship

• Overcoming adversity

• The significance of personal identity

How do both authors convey their experiences with work?

• Through fictional narratives

• Through autobiographical essays

• Through interviews with others

• Through persuasive speeches

What is a key difference in the way Morrison and Adkison view work?

• Morrison views work as a temporary phase, while Adkison sees it as a lifelong commitment.

• Morrison views work negatively, while Adkison has a positive view of work.

• Morrison sees work as a way to escape, while Adkison views it as a necessity.

• Morrison sees work as a source of self-respect, while Adkison sees it as a way to make friends.

Which rhetorical device is more prominently used by Morrison in her essay compared to Adkison?

• Hyperbole

• Anecdote

• Metaphor

• Irony

In both essays, what role do mentors play in the authors’ lives?

• They provide financial support.

• They act as role models and guide the authors.

• They hinder the authors’ progress.

• They remain in the background without significant influence.

How does the setting influence the tone of each essay?

• Morrison's urban setting creates a sense of urgency, while Adkison's small-town setting creates a sense of community.

• Morrison’s setting in a historical context creates a reflective tone, while Adkison’s contemporary setting creates a nostalgic tone.

• Morrison's academic setting creates a formal tone, while Adkison's workplace setting creates an informal tone.

• Morrison’s rural setting creates a peaceful tone, while Adkison’s urban setting creates a chaotic tone.

Which of the following statements is true about the structure of both essays?

• While Morison uses a series of contrasts to present her arguments, Adkison uses a series of anecdotes to present his arguments.

• While Morison uses a compare-and-contrast structure to illustrate her themes, Adkison uses a cause-and-effect structure to illustrate his themes.

• While Morison uses a cause-and-effect structure to explain her points, Adkison uses a problem-solution structure to explain his points.

• While Morison uses a chronological structure to tell her story, Adkison uses a cause-and-effect structure to tell his story.

What is a common challenge faced by both authors in their essays?

• Balancing work and family life

• Finding self-worth through work

• Dealing with difficult coworkers

• Overcoming financial difficulties

Which sentence best supports the idea that work can be transformative in Adkison's essay?

• I started working at Pizza Hut in December 1989, when I was a freshman in high school.

• Pizza Hut became not only my escape from home but also, in many ways, an alternate home.

• I was angry and thought about quitting, but I scrubbed, rinsed and sanitized until after 10 that night.

• By the time I was in 11th grade, Jeff had promoted me to shift manager.

In comparing the writing styles of Morrison and Adkison, which of the following is true?

• Morrison uses more formal language, while Adkison uses more conversational language.

• Morrison uses more dialogue, while Adkison uses more descriptive language.

• Morrison uses more humor, while Adkison uses a more serious tone.

• Morrison uses more visual imagery, while Adkison uses more abstract concepts.