Compare and Contrast Events

Presents the similarities and/or difference between two items.

• Description or List

• Cause and Effect

• Compare & Contrast

• Sequence of Events

Text structure that describes how two things are similar and different is:

• order and sequence

• compare and contrast

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

Choose the correct text structure.

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

• description

• problem and solution

Answer explanation

What text structure does this visual represent?

• cause/effect

• compare/contrast

• problem/solution

Which of the following best describes a text structure that presents similarities and differences between two subjects?

• Description

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence

In a compare and contrast essay, what is the primary purpose of the introduction?

• To list all the differences

• To provide a summary of the essay

• To present the subjects being compared and the thesis statement

• To conclude the essay

Which sentence uses a compare and contrast structure?

• The cat slept on the mat.

• Unlike dogs, cats are more independent.

• The sun is bright today.

• I like apples and oranges.

What is a common transitional phrase used in compare and contrast writing?

• Firstly

• On the other hand

• In conclusion

• For example

Which of the following is an example of a compare and contrast question?

• What are the main themes of the novel?

• How does the author use symbolism?

• In what ways are the protagonists similar and different?

• What is the setting of the story?

When comparing two poems, what should you focus on to understand their differences?

• The number of lines

• The rhyme scheme

• The themes and tones

• The publication date