Deck 28: Defining Terms Definition

Question 1

Whenever we notice similarities between people, places, events, objects, or ideas, we are
___________.

A) contrasting
B) comparing
C) concentrating
D) concluding

Answer 1

comparing

Question 2

Whenever we notice differences between people, places, events, objects, or ideas, we are
___________.

A) comparing
B) cohering
C) collaborating
D) contrasting

Answer 2

contrasting

Question 3

Which of the following is not a transition useful for comparing?

A) likewise
B) otherwise
C) also
D) similarly

Answer 3

otherwise

Question 4

Which of the following is not a transition useful for contrasting?

A) on the other hand
B) however
C) nevertheless
D) in the same way

Question 5

Comparing and contrasting allow us to communicate better by linking the known to the unknown.

Question 6

It is irrelevant whether the comparison or contrast is meaningful; what is critical is that your paragraph list as many obvious similarities and differences as possible.

Question 7

One technique to make a comparison/contrast paper interesting is to do the unexpected. If your two chosen topics are mostly similar, contrast them; if they seem mostly different, compare them.

Question 8

To make comparisons and contrasts compelling, you should explain them clearly and develop them with detailed, layered examples.

Question 9

In the ___________ method of organizing a comparison/contrast paper, you state all of your points about one topic before discussing the same points about the other topic.

Question 10

In the ___________ method of organizing a comparison/contrast paper, you state one point and discuss it as it relates to both topics; after that, you state another point and discuss it as it relates to both topics; then you make another point and apply it to both topics.

Question 11

For a comparison/contrast paragraph, it is best if you focus on one approach or the other: either focus on similarities (comparison) or focus on differences (contrast), but don't try to focus on both at the same time.

Question 12

As long as your approach is creative and out of the ordinary, it doesn't matter if your comparison has a point.

Question 13

When you are writing a comparison/contrast paper, you will most often arrange your points in order of importance from least important to most important.

Question 14

If you discuss a point with one of your two topics, it is not necessary that you discuss the same point with the other topic; both topics can have completely different sets of unrelated points.

Question 15

You can use comparison/contrast within other types of paragraphs, such as an argument paragraph. For instance, you can compare and contrast two proposed economic plans in order to persuade your readers to favor one plan over the other.

Question 16

List similarities and differences in a chart to organize your thoughts.

Question 17

Your conclusion should begin with a transition word or phrase.

Question 18

Organize your paper by order of importance and not by space and time.

Question 19

Your thesis should name and focus your topic for the reader.

Question 20

Topics should not be similar when writing comparison contrast essays.