Comparative Text Response Structure

The video tutorial explains how to structure a comparative text response essay to achieve a perfect score. It introduces the integrated structure, which includes an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Each body paragraph focuses on a common theme, using a 'how, what, why' approach for analysis. The video also provides detailed guidance on writing each section, emphasizing the importance of linking to the topic and using keywords. The tutorial concludes with tips on crafting a strong conclusion and encourages viewers to personalize their essays.

What is the main purpose of this video tutorial?

• To provide a summary of a specific book

• To discuss the history of comparative literature

• To explain the structure for a comparative text response

• To teach how to write a narrative essay

What is the integrated structure in a comparative text response?

• A structure with separate essays for each text

• A structure with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion

• A structure focusing only on one text

• A structure without any specific format

What is the purpose of the contextualizing sentence in the introduction?

• To summarize the entire essay

• To introduce the author's biography

• To list the main themes of the essay

• To provide background information about the texts

What does the 'how, what, why' structure refer to?

• A method for writing conclusions

• A way to structure body paragraphs

• A strategy for editing essays

• A technique for writing introductions

What is the role of the transition sentence in body paragraphs?

• To summarize the paragraph

• To conclude the essay

• To compare or contrast the texts

• To introduce a new theme

What is a suggested way to end the conclusion?

• With a quote from one of the texts

• With a summary of the introduction

• With a new argument

• With a list of references