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Compare/Contrast Essay

Quiz by Leo Ukraincik

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  • Q1
    What is the name of the diagram used when comparing and contrasting two topics?
    Bar Graph
    T-Chart
    Web
    Venn Diagram
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the difference between comparing and contrasting?
    Both are the same
    I don’t know
    Comparing lists the differences; Contrasting lists the similarities
    Comparing lists the similarities; Contrasting lists the differences
    30s
  • Q3
    What is a thesis?
    Paragraph that states background information
    Statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved
    Guess that states what you are trying to answer
    Question that begins your introductory paragraph
    30s
  • Q4
    How do you support your key points?
    Having examples, facts or quotations.
    You don’t.
    Make up your own evidence.
    Using your own opinions on the text/topic.
    30s
  • Q5
    How is a Compare/Contrast essay structured?
    Introduction, 3 sentences, and a conclusion
    Introduction and conclusion
    Introduction, Body paragraph; 1, conclusion
    Introduction, Body paragraphs; 3, conclusion
    30s
  • Q6
    A Compare/Contrast essay can only have four paragraphs?
    False
    True
    30s
  • Q7
    What is something you should not do in your introduction paragraph?
    Write background information
    Contradict yourself and change your position
    State your thesis
    Introduce your subtopics
    30s
  • Q8
    It is important to have your information organized in your compare/contrast essay.
    False
    True
    30s
  • Q9
    You always have to cite where you had gotten your example/evidence.
    True
    False
    30s
  • Q10
    What is not a connector/transition that shows comparison?
    Likewise
    Correspondingly
    At the same time
    However
    30s
  • Q11
    Which is not an organizational scheme for writing a Compare/Contrast essay?
    Text-by-text
    Block
    Point-by-point
    C-C
    30s
  • Q12
    What should the concluding paragraph include?
    Not sure.
    Tell how you feel about the characters.
    Summarize the similarities and differences, explain why the subjects are important.
    Restate your thesis statement and opinions.
    30s
  • Q13
    How should you use quotation marks correctly when using excerpts?
    “we went to the store with my mom”.
    ‘we love ice cream”!
    “did you eat dinner yet?”
    “We had a fun time!”
    30s
  • Q14
    Compare/Contrast essays should be written using informal language.
    True
    False
    30s
  • Q15
    How should your body paragraphs begin?
    Topic sentence
    Restate thesis
    I have no idea
    Quote
    30s

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