Question

Which excerpts from "Counterfeit Money Then and Now" use a compare-and-contrast structure? Yes – "Look at the portrait. Does it look authentic? Does it stand out against the background? The portrait on fake bills may look flat or dull." No – "Look at the portrait. Does it look authentic? Does it stand out against the background? The portrait on fake bills may look flat or dull." Yes – "Look at the paper. It should contain tiny red and blue fibers." No – "Look at the paper. It should contain tiny red and blue fibers." Yes – "Look at the serial numbers. All the numbers should be the same color. They should be evenly spaced. If they’re not, the bill could be a counterfeit." No – "Look at the serial numbers. All the numbers should be the same color. They should be evenly spaced. If they’re not, the bill could be a counterfeit."

Answer 1

A compare-and-contrast structure is present in excerpts that juxtapose characteristics of authentic and counterfeit bills, but not in passages that only describe features without comparison. The technique emphasizes the differences between genuine and fake features and enriches the analysis of the subject matter.

Step-by-step explanation:

To identify excerpts from "Counterfeit Money Then and Now" that use a compare-and-contrast structure, we look for segments where the text explicitly examines similarities and differences. A passage that states "Look at the portrait. Does it look authentic? Does it stand out against the background? The portrait on fake bills may look flat or dull." is an example of a compare-and-contrast structure as it juxtaposes the appearance of portraits on authentic and counterfeit bills. Conversely, merely instructive statements such as "Look at the paper. It should contain tiny red and blue fibers." without a corresponding contrast do not utilize a compare-and-contrast structure.

Comparing and contrasting is an analytical strategy used to draw attention to the nuances between subjects, which can range from artworks to literary texts. When analyzing texts, one establishes a foundation of similarities before delving into the critical differences that distinguish each text's approach. This technique enriches the understanding of both texts by highlighting their unique qualities.

The texts provided do not seem to contain direct compare-and-contrast examples except for the first quote if we infer that the comparison is between a portrait on a genuine bill versus a counterfeit one. It contrasts the lifelike and pronounced appearance of an authentic portrait against the flatness or dullness indicative of a fake bill. The explanation given highlights specific features such as color uniformity and spacing in serial numbers or the presence of particular security fibers—though these may be illustrations of what to look for, they don't necessarily compare or contrast unless implicitly understood within context.

Answer 2

The compare-and-contrast structure is used in the excerpts from 'Counterfeit Money Then and Now' to discuss differences between authentic and counterfeit bills.

Step-by-step explanation:

The excerpts from 'Counterfeit Money Then and Now' that use a compare-and-contrast structure are:

1. Look at the portrait. Does it look authentic? Does it stand out against the background? The portrait on fake bills may look flat or dull.
2. Look at the serial numbers. All the numbers should be the same color. They should be evenly spaced. If they’re not, the bill could be a counterfeit.

In both of these excerpts, the author is comparing authentic bills to counterfeit bills by pointing out specific differences in their characteristics, such as the appearance of the portrait and the serial numbers. Thus, these excerpts use a compare-and-contrast structure to help the reader distinguish between genuine and counterfeit money by pointing out differences in appearance and features.