Question

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Which comparison-contrast statement is most effective?

A. Though Dickinson was famous for her reclusive lifestyle and
Whitman enjoyed being a part of public life, both were important
poets in the 1800s.

B. Though their personalities were very different, Dickinson and
Whitman are both important poets because they captured
elements of American life in memorable ways.

C. Though both poets were writing during the 1800s, Dickinson wrote
mostly from her home in Amherst, Massachusetts, while Whitman
wrote from his home in New Jersey.

D. Walt Whitman is best known for his poetry collection Leaves of
Grass, while Emily Dickinson is best known for works published
after her death in 1899.

Answer 1

The effective contrast comparison statement “Though their personalities were very different, Dickinson and Whitman are both important poets because they captured elements of American life in memorable ways”.

Option (b);

EXPLANATION:

• This line makes the best contrast comparison statement because both of them are very important poets.
• They captured the elements of American life in a splendid way. Though both of them come from different backgrounds, both of them shaped American poetry and did some inspiring writing.
• Both Emily and Walt submitted their work to political based newspapers 'Republican' and 'Democrat' respectively.
• Thus, in their ways, they captured the American life.

Answer 2

Answer:

Though their personalities were very different, Dickinson and Whitman are both important poets because they captured elements of American life in memorable ways.