writing an essay to compare the presentation of ideas genres
read the sentence from Rina's comparative essay, and decide how she can make her language formal and objective. Which choice best replaces the underlined word?
more suspenseful.
what are the primary functions of body paragraphs in a comparative essay that focuses on genres? Select four options.
to provide evidence that supports the writers ideas. to analyze the texts, ideas, or objects being compared. to highlight similarities between the texts being discussed. to point out differences between the texts being discussed.
Selena wrote this topic sentence in her analysis of Enrique's journey. Which piece of evidence from the biography best support Selena's analysis?
" for a while, he stands on a narrow ledge at the end of a fuel tanker. It is just inches above the wheels. He cannot let him self asleep; one good shake the train, and he would tumble off."
Which In-text citation is correctly formatted in MLA style?
(Smith 179)
what will Sunil 's next paragraph likely include?
A comparison of the two genres.
What are the primary purposes of a thesis statement in an essay comparing different genres? Select two options.
to establish the essays main idea. To introduce the sub topics of the essay.
what would best conclude an essay comparing different genres?
A summary of the main points of comparison and contrast.
read the sentences from Yasmin's essay. Which word or phrase should Yasmin revise to eliminate informal and subjective language?
" which brings tears to my eyes"
read the sentences from Hafiza's essay comparing biographies and autobiographies. Which quotations from Enriques journey provide evidence supporting Hadiza's point that this text is a biography? Select two options.
"Enriques Palms burn when he holds onto the hopper. He risks riding no hands. Finally, he strips off his shirt and sits on it." "Enriques Head throbs. The sun reflects off the metal. It stings his eyes, and his skin tingles. It drains a little energy he has left."
Read the thesis statements. Which thesis statement best introduces a comparative essay?
The first statement, because the essay will compare ideas that are similar but treated differently.
