Question

What is a compare-and contrast essay?


A. One that doesn't compare or contrast among ideas, but within ideas

B. One that compares or contrasts, but not both

C. One that points out the similarities and differences between two or more things.

D. One without any specific structure or rules other than comparing various things

Answer 1

C! To compare and contrast, you need two thing or more things to compare and contrast to!

Answer 2

Answer: C. One that points out the similarities and differences between two or more things.

Explanation:

When you "compare and contrast" you point out similarities (compare) of two or more things. But when you contrast, you are pointing out the differences between the two things.