6.3.1 - Understanding the Comparative Essay Structure and Assessment Criteria
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Practice Questions
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What is a thesis statement?
💡 Hint: Think about what you will argue in your essay.
Why is textual evidence important?
💡 Hint: How do you back up your claims?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of a thesis statement in a comparative essay?
💡 Hint: Think about what you want to prove in your essay.
True or False: Textual evidence is not required in a comparative essay.
💡 Hint: Which element strengthens your argument?
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Challenge Problems
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Draft a comprehensive thesis statement that compares the theme of nostalgia in two different literary works.
💡 Hint: Consider how each text presents nostalgia differently.
Analyze a passage from text A and text B, identifying how each author uses literary devices to encourage empathy in the reader.
💡 Hint: Focus on the emotions the authors aim to evoke in their audiences.
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