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.)