Comparative Essays

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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which academic verb tells you to write an COMPARATIVE essay?
judge
persuade
explain
compare
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a key feature of a comparative essay?
Analyzing two or more subjects
Narrating a personal story
Describing a single event
Persuading the reader
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of a comparative essay?
To entertain the reader
To compare and contrast subjects
To provide a detailed description
To argue a point
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which structure is commonly used in comparative essays?
Block method
Chronological order
Problem-solution
Cause-effect
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In a comparative essay, what does the term 'juxtaposition' refer to?
Placing two elements side by side for comparison
Summarizing the main points
Introducing a new topic
Concluding the essay
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a type of comparative essay?
Point-by-point
Block method
Narrative
Mixed method
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a 'thesis statement' in the context of a comparative essay?
A statement that presents the main argument
A question posed to the reader
A summary of the essay
A list of topics covered
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
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