Compare and Contrast Essay Writing

What is the primary purpose of a compare and contrast essay?

• To narrate a story

• To persuade the reader to take a specific action

• To evaluate similarities and differences between two subjects

• To describe a single subject in detail

Which tool is recommended for organizing thoughts when brainstorming for a compare and contrast essay?

• Venn diagram

• Flowchart

• Bullet points

• Mind map

In a Venn diagram, where should the similarities between two subjects be placed?

• In a separate list

• Outside the circles

• In the overlapping space

• In the separate circles

What is a key feature of a good introduction in a compare and contrast essay?

• It should avoid mentioning the subjects being compared

• It should only list differences

• It should include a question to engage the reader

• It should be very lengthy

What is the purpose of leaving space at the beginning of a paragraph in an essay?

• To confuse the reader

• To highlight important points

• To indicate the start of a new paragraph

• To make the essay look longer