Question

What question is the best to ask as you evaluate the purpose of your compare and contrast essay?

a. does my paper use complex sentences and parallel structure?
b. does my paper engage the reader?
c. does my paper explore the similarities and differences in my topic?
d. does my paper flow clearly using proper transitions between ideas?

Answer 1

C. Does my paper explore the similarities and differences in my topic?

Is indeed correct.

Answer 2

The answer you want is C because that is exactly what you are doing in a compare and contrast you explore the differences between the two topics.