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.)