Writing a Compare-and-Contrast Essay about Presentation of Ideas – Flashcards

Will is writing a comparative essay about two texts. He would like to write about three different topics, comparing the texts throughout the essay.

The Code Book is _ than The Dark Game because it is written in technical terms.

What should a well-written essay include? Check all that apply.

Tension between the two sides escalated until June 1948, when the Soviets blocked all western access to the capital. In this first real crisis of the Cold War, the West was not going to be denied by the Soviets. Since such tension was typical in the divided city, it should come as no surprise that Berlin in the early 1950s was a city of intrigue, espionage, and danger. Which term means "spying"?

Which is the strongest thesis statement?

Becca writes this sentence in her analysis of The Dark Game. The Dark Game is written in a narrative style that includes many fascinating details. Which line from the book best supports her analysis?

Which is an example of point-by-point organization in a comparative essay?

Read the excerpt from The Dark Game. On February 24, when Hall sensed that the Zimmermann telegram would tip the balance in favor of the U.S. joining the Allied forces, the British home secretary presented the telegram to President Wilson. One week later, news of the Zimmermann telegram was splashed across the front page of American newspapers. On April 6, 1917, the Congress of the United States declared war on Germany and its allies. This example best supports which statement?

Which statement about expository writing is true?