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

Question 6 • English Language Arts 9

Which is an example of point-by-point organization in a comparative essay?

Answer

The Code Book uses historical examples from recent history. Author Simon Singh uses these to emphasize the importance of security.

The Dark Game uses historical examples from the Civil War. The Code Book also uses historical examples, but from the Cold War.

The Code Book is written in an expository style. The author uses dense, scientific language to provide information.

The Dark Game is an example of narrative writing. Author Paul Janeczko weaves historical examples together beautifully.

Explanation

Point-by-point organization compares two subjects using the same feature at a time. Choice D compares the books’ use of historical examples, noting the Civil War in The Dark Game and the Cold War in The Code Book. The other choices describe only one book at a time rather than directly comparing them.

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