Compare and Contrast Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a compare and contrast text structure?

• To list events in chronological order

• To show how two or more things are similar and different

• To describe a single topic in detail

• To explain the cause and effect of an event

Define the term "compare" in the context of text structure.

• To find differences between two or more things

• To find similarities between two or more things

• To summarize a text

• To describe a sequence of events

Define the term "contrast" in the context of text structure.

• To find similarities between two or more things

• To find differences between two or more things

• To explain the cause of an event

• To provide a detailed description

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

• A story about a day in the life of a dog

• An article discussing the similarities and differences between cats and dogs

• A list of steps to bake a cake

• A description of the solar system

Identify the text structure: "Both the sun and the moon are celestial bodies, but the sun provides light during the day, whereas the moon is visible at night."

• Sequence

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Description

Explain why authors use compare and contrast text structures.

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To inform the reader about how things are alike and different

• To persuade the reader to take action

• To provide a step-by-step guide

Which of the following sentences uses a compare and contrast structure?

• Apples are red, and bananas are yellow.

• Both apples and oranges are fruits, but apples are usually sweeter.

• Oranges are citrus fruits, and lemons are too.

• Bananas are longer than apples.

Differentiate between a compare and contrast text structure and a cause and effect text structure.

• Compare and contrast shows similarities and differences; cause and effect shows reasons and results.

• Compare and contrast lists events in order; cause and effect describes a single topic.

• Compare and contrast provides a detailed description; cause and effect entertains the reader.

• Compare and contrast persuades the reader; cause and effect informs the reader.

Summarize the features of a compare and contrast text structure.

• It lists events in chronological order.

• It describes a single topic in detail.

• It highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

• It explains the cause and effect of an event.

Analyze the following text for its structure: "Unlike the desert, the rainforest receives a lot of rainfall, but both have unique ecosystems."

• Sequence

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution