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Writing an Essay to Compare the Presentation of Ideas across Genres — Quiz Answers

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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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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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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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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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