Which thesis statement best introduces a comparative
essay?
o the first statement, because the essay will compare
ideas that are similar but treated differently
o the second statement, because the essay will compare
and contrast federalists with anti-federalists
o the third statement, because the essay will compare
williams's work as an architect with his work as a
community leader
o the fourth statement, because the essay will compare
different geological surface features in australia

The correct answer is the first statement, because the essay will compare ideas that are similar but treated differently.

Explanation:

In a comparative essay the writer compares at least two things that may have some similarities or differences. These items can differ according to the assignment. From the options, the first one states "The editorial "Adoption Is the Only Choice” and the news article "Animal Shelters Overpopulated” both discuss the same topic, but they serve different purposes." The two things that are being compared are an editorial and a news article, while the topic is animals, even though they talk about it in a different way. Due to this, it is the correct answer.

when completing a research project

explanation:

rhetoric is the art of effective, persuasive speaking or writing.