Taylor's ELA9 Semester FINAL Compare and Contrast LWD with PM

​ Since there obviously won't be another class, I provided this video and questions to help you during the exam. They serve as examples for you to reference as you work through the rest of this final. ​ (a) ​   and Do Your Best!!

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What does 'compare' mean in the context of a compare and contrast essay?

• To argue which subject is better

• To list the features of one subject only

• To find similarities between two subjects

• To highlight differences between two subjects

What is NOT a suitable criterion for comparing Batman and Superman?

• Strength

• Moral code

• Superpowers

• Cost per pound

Which essay structure discusses each subject separately in its own paragraphs?

• Subjective structure

• Mixed structure

• Block structure

• Point-by-point structure

In a point-by-point essay structure, how are paragraphs organized?

• By each subject's preferences

• By geographical location

• By different criteria

• By chronological order

What should the introduction of a compare and contrast essay make clear?

• The subjects being compared and the criteria used

• The length of the essay

• The personal opinion of the writer

• The conclusion of the essay

Which of the following best defines the term "theme" as used in literature?

• The sequence of events in a story

• The central idea or message of a text

• The time and place in which a story occurs

• The main character in a story

In "The Long Way Down," who is the protagonist of the novel?

• Shawn

• Will

• Dani

• Uncle Mark

Which artistic medium is "The Proud Family" (Season 2, Episode 5) an example of?

• Novel

• Animated television show

• Poem

• Newspaper article

What is the primary genre of "The Long Way Down" by Jason Reynolds?

• Science fiction

• Realistic fiction

• Historical fiction

• Fantasy