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Writing Workshop: Comparing Texts

Question 9 • CA-Common Core English Language Arts 11 B

In a subject-by-subject comparative essay, each body paragraph must

Answer
A
present a separate viewpoint of the topic.
B
support the thesis statement.
C
rely on few supportive details.
D
depend on opinion rather than fact.

Explanation

Each body paragraph in a subject-by-subject comparative essay focuses on one subject, but it should still develop the essay’s main argument. Supporting the thesis keeps the comparison focused and connected to the writer’s overall point. The correct choice is “support the thesis statement.”

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