Question

Which excerpts from “Counterfeit Money Then and Now” use compare-and-contrast structure? Select Yes or No for each excerpt. Yes No “If the pen is used to mark a real bill, the area that is marked either remains colorless or turns pale yellow. However, if the bill is fake, the area that is marked by the detector pen turns black.” Yes – “If the pen is used to mark a real bill, the area that is marked either remains colorless or turns pale yellow. However, if the bill is fake, the area that is marked by the detector pen turns black.” No – “If the pen is used to mark a real bill, the area that is marked either remains colorless or turns pale yellow. However, if the bill is fake, the area that is marked by the detector pen turns black.” “Look at the logo for the Federal Reserve and Treasury. Does it look sharp and clear? On counterfeit bills, the toothed rim of the logo may have broken points.” Yes – “Look at the logo for the Federal Reserve and Treasury. Does it look sharp and clear? On counterfeit bills, the toothed rim of the logo may have broken points.” No – “Look at the logo for the Federal Reserve and Treasury. Does it look sharp and clear? On counterfeit bills, the toothed rim of the logo may have broken points.” "Agents of the U.S. government have been finding those people and tracking down the bogus bills for just as long."

Answer 1

Compare-and-contrast structures are used in excerpts that present differences or juxtapositions, such as outcomes of using a detector pen on real or fake bills, or the appearance of logos on legitimate versus counterfeit currency.

Step-by-step explanation:

Yes, the excerpt "If the pen is used to mark a real bill, the area that is marked either remains colorless or turns pale yellow. However, if the bill is fake, the area that is marked by the detector pen turns black." uses a compare-and-contrast structure because it presents the different outcomes between using a counterfeit detection pen on a real bill versus a fake bill.

The excerpt "Look at the logo for the Federal Reserve and Treasury. Does it look sharp and clear? On counterfeit bills, the toothed rim of the logo may have broken points." also employs a compare-and-contrast structure, as it juxtaposes the appearance of logos on counterfeit bills to those on legitimate currency.

The third statement, "Agents of the U.S. government have been finding those people and tracking down the bogus bills for just as long." does not use a compare-and-contrast structure, since it does not juxtapose or contrast two different elements.