Question

In which type of essay would you expect to find the following passage?

Both mermaids and centaurs are mythological creatures that are half-human and half-animal. However, mermaids are half-fish, and centaurs are half-horse.

A.
problem and solution

B.
cause and effect

C.
compare and contrast

Answer 1

the answer is C. compare contrast

Answer 2

C. Compare and contrast

In this paragraph, the two kinds of mythical creatures are compared (Both are half-human and half-animal), but then the contrasts between them are found. (One is half-fish and one is half-horse).