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Writing an Informative Essay Comparing Two Periods of Time Answers

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Read the following writing prompt.Write an informative essay that explains how life in the big city is different from life in the country.

A
to show that life in the big city is better than life in the country
B
to write about different kinds of lifestyle choices
C
to write about the benefits of living in the country
D
to show the differences between city life and country life
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Which is a con of point-by-point structure?

A
The reader has a less clear overall view of each item.
B
The reader may forget details of the first item while reading the second one.
C
The writer may discuss too many details of each item.
D
The similarities and differences of each item may stick out too much.
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Which is a synonym for the word change?

A
transformation
B
difference
C
decision
D
completion
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Why is it best to use block structure when there are few items to compare in an essay?

A
Readers see the features of each item in the same paragraph.
B
Readers can remember the details better.
C
Readers can more easily see the similarities.
D
Readers have an overall idea of each item and remember the details.
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Read the excerpt from The Land by Mildred Taylor.So I went to my sister, Cassie, about Mitchell. Now, my sister was a beautiful girl and I knew even Mitchell had eyes for her. But Cassie was not only beautiful, she was tough, smart, and just a bit cocky. She was six years older than I was and pretty much like a mother hen when it came to me; I knew she'd take my part. "Cassie, you know 'bout Mitchell?" I asked her.

A
although
B
similarly
C
however
D
in the same way
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Read the passage.In the late 1800s, long-distance communication was difficult. Though there was a postal service, it was slow and unreliable. Letters could take many weeks or even months to travel cross country. Quickly reaching a faraway loved one in an emergency was only possible via the electric telegraph, which was not available to everyone. In contrast, today Americans communicate freely, inexpensively, and frequently over all distances with cell phones and computers. Friends and family, no matter how distant, are only a push of a button away.

A
in the late
B
quickly
C
in contrast
D
friends and family
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A word’s connotation is

A
the definition one can find in a dictionary.
B
the way a word needs to be pronounced.
C
the origin and history of a word.
D
the ideas or feelings that are associated with it.
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The two structures of organizing a comparison essay are

A
chronological and point-by-point.
B
point-by-point and block.
C
block and narrative.
D
narrative and chronological.
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An informative essay should

A
be entertaining and interesting.
B
explain why something happened.
C
argue as well as make a point.
D
result from extensive research.
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Which connotation is usually associated with the word change?

A
positive
B
negative
C
neutral
D
positive or negative

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