Question

Which organizational structure can use a block method or a point-by-point method? 

       A. Cause/effect   B. Illustration   C. Sequence   D. Comparison/contrast 

Answer 1

D. Comparison/contrast 

In a compare/contrast essay, you can choose to use a block method or go point by point. In a block method, you would have a whole section on your first thing and then a whole section on your second thing. In these sections, the differences and similarities would be evident. Or, you could go point by point and show how each thing is similar/different on each specific issue.