Writing a Compara-and-contrast Essay about Presentation of Ideas Prompt
Write a compare-and-contrast analysis to compare the way two different texts present similar ideas.

Which statement explains the relationship between literary devices and theme? literary devices are theme. literary devices distract from the theme. literary devices replace a theme. literary devices emphasize theme.

Read this passage: many manufacturers prefer plastic as a material for containers because it can be molded into many shapes. but plastic is not very strong. it must be fused with glass or steel for strength. it is also not very durable. even the strongest plastic can break under enough pressure. the biggest disadvantage to using plastic is that it does not decompose. while plastic can be recycled, doing so is tedious and difficult. while it may be more expensive and difficult to work with, aluminum is a much stronger building material with far greater tensile strength. it conducts electricity because it is metal. best of all, aluminum is very easy to recycle. even if it is thrown away, it decomposes much more quickly than most manufacturing materials. how does the compare-and-contrast organizational pattern of the passage support the author's purpose? a. the passage gradually leads up to the point about decomposition to inform the reader about the importance of recycling plastics. b. the passage lists the advantages and disadvantages of each material to make a case for the use of plastic and not aluminum in containers. c. the passage begins with a description of plastic's problems in order to call attention to the good qualities of aluminum. d. the passage shows the superiority of aluminum in order to make a case for the production of stronger plastics.

Based on what he wrote in the inferno, which statement would dante most likely agree with? a. church leaders should be given leeway for their earthly actions since they are working for god. b. poets should be given a free pass to heaven since their words point others toward god. c. people, no matter their earthly status, should be judged by a fair god. d. churchgoers should be allowed into heaven just for attending church services. 2b2t