

Compare and Contrast Essay Writing
Interactive Video
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English
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6th - 7th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which tool is recommended for organizing thoughts when brainstorming for a compare and contrast essay?
Venn diagram
Flowchart
Bullet points
Mind map
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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