Which of these topics is appropriate for a compare and contrast essay? a cinnamon roll and a symphony maple syrup and honey watching television and playing soccer pets and computers

.What are the two main purposes of a compare and contrast essay?To inform and entertainTo analyze and persuadeTo identify similarities and differencesTo define and describe

Which of the following would be a good thesis statement for a compare-and-contrast essay?A.Lemon tastes good with fish, lime is tasty in water, and an orange tastes wonderful for breakfast.B.A discerning cook will consider the characteristics of the lemon, lime, and orange before adding any of them to a recipe.C.A lemon is yellow, a lime is green, and an orange — as its name indicates — is orange.D.Lemons, limes, and oranges are like each other in some ways but not in others.

Read the following thesis for a compare and contrast essay:     Going to a movie on a first date teaches you very little about a person; going bowling tells you everything.Which points of comparison below would most effectively support the thesis? Time commitment, availability of snacks Amount of interaction, crowd size, cost Expense, formality, shoes Opportunities for conversation, competitive behavior, potential for embarrassment

A comparison essay focuses onSelect one:a. differences.b. similarities and differences.c. similarities.d. causes.

For which writing prompt would you use an evaluative thesis? Analyze the differences and similarities between burning coal and burning natural gas, including costs and environmental impacts. Compare and contrast honeybees and wasps, and use the details to determine which insect is more important to farmers and why. Analyze the differences and similarities between summer sports and winter sports, including equipment, physical exertion, and accessibility. Compare and contrast bus travel with train travel, including the advantages and disadvantages of each.