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Writing a Compare-and-Contrast Essay about Presentation of Ideas — Quiz

Question 3 • English Language Arts 9

What do the body paragraphs in a comparative essay do?

Answer
A
They summarize the main idea and give an overview.
B
They conclude the essay and restate the thesis statement.
C
They include details and examples supporting the thesis statement.
D
They persuade the readers to the writer’s point of view.

Explanation

Body paragraphs develop the essay’s main argument by presenting relevant details and examples that support the thesis. In a comparative essay, those details often explain similarities and differences between the subjects. The choice about summarizing the main idea describes an introduction, while restating the thesis is typically part of a conclusion.

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