Question

1. The most common purpose of a comparison/contrast essay is not to state the obvious but rather to illuminate subtle differences or unexpected similarities.

True

False

2. Which transition word is used to show contrast? Choose one answer.



Likewise


Unlike


Similarly


Additionally


3. How can a comparison/contrast essay be organized?



subject by subject



point by point



combination of subject by subject or point by point



all of the above



4. To contrast means to _______.



Find similarities



Find differences



Find both similarities and differences



Find causes



5. To compare means to _______.



Find similarities



Find differences



Find both similarities and differences



Find causes


(Just worried about second-guessing myself.)

Answer 1

1.false

2.unlike

3. all above

4. find differences

5. similarities