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What are the primary functions of body paragraphs in a comparative essay that focuses on genres? Choose three correct answers.

A
to analyze the texts, ideas, or objects being compared
B
to anticipate disagreement and provide counterarguments
C
to provide evidence that supports the writer's ideas
D
to present the writer's arguments in a logical order
E
to highlight similarities between the texts being discussed
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Read the excerpt from Daniel’s comparative essay. Student Work (1) Despite the many features shared by short and long fiction, the structure of a short story is very different from that of a novel. (2) A short story follows the rule of one. (3) It's about one person, and one important thing happens. (4) In contrast, a novel has time to develop many characters and explore many events. Which sentence best revises sentence 3 to use formal language?

A
What I mean is it centers on a main character and a single plot occurrence.
B
It focuses on one main character and one main plot event.
C
That is, short stories just look at one character and one thing.
D
It talks about one main character and one important thing that happens.
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Which in-text citation is correctly formatted in MLA style?

A
(Smith 179)
B
(Smith, p. 179)
C
(Smith, 2015)
D
(Smith 2015)
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Which citation is correctly punctuated in MLA style?

A
"Mario Campos Gutiérrez, supervisor of Grupo Beta Sur, estimates that half eventually get here—after repeated attempts" (Nazario 4).
B
"Mario Campos Gutiérrez, supervisor of Grupo Beta Sur, estimates that half eventually get here—after repeated attempts (Nazario 4)."
C
"Mario Campos Gutiérrez, supervisor of Grupo Beta Sur, estimates that half eventually get here—after repeated attempts." (Nazario 4)
D
"Mario Campos Gutiérrez, supervisor of Grupo Beta Sur, estimates that half eventually get here—after repeated attempts. (Nazario 4)"
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What would best conclude an essay comparing different genres?

A
a solution to a problem mentioned in the thesis statement
B
a summary of the main points of comparison and contrast
C
a relevant quotation that focuses on the genres
D
an interesting anecdote related to the thesis of the essay
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Read the sentence from Skylar’s comparative essay, and decide how they can edit informal, subjective language. Student Work The narrative becomes scarier when Enrique can no longer keep his eyes open. Which choice best replaces the underlined word to make their language objective and formal?

A
more frightening
B
more spooky
C
more worrisome
D
more suspenseful
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What are the primary purposes of a thesis statement in an essay comparing different genres? Choose two correct answers.

A
to establish the essay's main idea
B
to introduce the evidence that will be used
C
to engage the reader's interest
D
to state the writer's opinion of the genres
E
to introduce the subtopics of the essay
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Read the sentence from Skylar’s comparative essay, and decide how they can edit informal, subjective language. Student Work The narrative becomes scarier when Enrique can no longer keep his eyes open. Which choice best replaces the underlined word to make their language objective and formal?

A
more worrisome
B
more suspenseful
C
more spooky
D
more frightening
9

Which in-text citation is correctly formatted in MLA style?

A
(Smith 2015)
B
(Smith 179)
C
(Smith, p. 179)
D
(Smith, 2015)
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Which citation is correctly punctuated in MLA style?

A
"Mario Campos Gutiérrez, supervisor of Grupo Beta Sur, estimates that half eventually get here—after repeated attempts." (Nazario 4)
B
"Mario Campos Gutiérrez, supervisor of Grupo Beta Sur, estimates that half eventually get here—after repeated attempts" (Nazario 4).
C
"Mario Campos Gutiérrez, supervisor of Grupo Beta Sur, estimates that half eventually get here—after repeated attempts. (Nazario 4)"
D
"Mario Campos Gutiérrez, supervisor of Grupo Beta Sur, estimates that half eventually get here—after repeated attempts (Nazario 4)."

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