Comparative Essays

Which academic verb tells you to write an COMPARATIVE essay?

• judge

• persuade

• explain

• compare

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is NOT a type of comparative essay?

• Point-by-point

• Block method

• Narrative

• Mixed method

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

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.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which of the following is an effective strategy for writing a comparative essay?

• Using transitional words

• Avoiding comparisons

• Focusing on one subject only

• Ignoring differences

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What should be included in the conclusion of a comparative essay?

• A restatement of the thesis

• New arguments

• Unrelated topics

• A detailed analysis

Which of the following is a common pitfall in writing comparative essays?

• Lack of clear criteria for comparison

• Using too many examples

• Over-explaining the obvious

• Being too concise

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7