What purpose does textual evidence serve in an comparative essay?
a.) making the essay more interesting to read and discuss
b.) supporting a claim about similarities or differences
c.) summarizing the plots of two different stories
d.) providing more detail about the story's main characters

The correct answer is B. Supporting a claim about similarities or differences

Explanation:

In writing, a comparative essay is a type of essay that focuses on analyzing and proving the differences and similarities between two or more objects of one category, for example, two theories about life on earth; two novels of the same genre or the life of two important people. For doing this, as in other essays, the writer creates a thesis statement or main claim that expresses his position and then looks for evidence or information in reliable resources that helps the author to prove the thesis statement during ht body paragraph. This implies, in the case of this type essays the textual evidence or evidence from other texts is important because this supports the claim or thesis statement about similarities and differences.

the author is intending to draw attention to the plight of refugees, editorial and biography support this. both workpieces make the reader empathize with enrique as well as with the other young migrants from central america. the writer, however, is using a different approach to each text.

the editorial includes strong words to persuade readers. he is trying hard to convince readers in the us to change its refugee approach.

the biography relies on narrative techniques and figurative language which the writer uses wisely in the setting, characterization, and personification to educate readers on the topic.

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