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Comparing and contrasting the development of characters across two texts helps to:

• Understand the plot of each story better.

• See how different characters face similar challenges.

• Determine which character is more important.

• Focus on the physical traits of the characters.

Answer explanation

Comparing and contrasting character development across texts allows us to see how different characters face similar challenges, providing insight into their growth and the themes of the stories.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Drake's new album "More Life" came out. You wanted to write about how it is similar and different from his Album "Views". Which text structure would you use to write this?

• Sequence

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

To effectively compare and contrast the themes of two texts, you should first:

• Determine the theme of each text separately.

• Write a summary of both texts.

• List all the characters in both texts.

• Decide which text you like better.

Answer explanation

To effectively compare and contrast the themes of two texts, you should first determine the theme of each text separately. This allows for a clear understanding of the individual messages conveyed in each text before analyzing their differences and similarities.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

When comparing two texts, what is the primary purpose of identifying the tone in each?

• To understand the author's attitude towards the subject

• To determine the length of each text

• To find out which text is more popular

• To decide which text has more characters

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

In literary analysis, comparing the settings of two texts can help to:

• Identify the time period of each story

• Understand the cultural context and its impact on the narrative

• Determine the number of pages in each text

• Find out which text has more dialogue

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

When comparing the themes of two poems, what should you focus on?

• The rhyme scheme of each poem

• The central message or idea conveyed by each poem

• The number of stanzas in each poem

• The length of each line

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

How does comparing the narrative style of two novels enhance understanding?

• By identifying the author's favorite character

• By understanding how different narrative techniques affect storytelling

• By determining which novel is longer

• By finding out which novel has more chapters

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is a key benefit of comparing character development in two different texts?

• To see how different authors approach character growth

• To find out which text has more characters

• To determine the word count of each text

• To decide which text is more interesting

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

When analyzing two texts, why is it important to compare their conclusions?

• To see how each author resolves the central conflict

• To determine which text has a happier ending

• To find out which text is more popular

• To decide which text is longer

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

Comparing the use of symbolism in two texts can help to:

• Understand deeper meanings and themes

• Identify the main characters

• Determine the setting of each text

• Find out which text is more colorful

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7