A comparative essay claims: "Both texts criticise their societies, so they are the same." Which change would make the point more convincing?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Explain how each text criticises its society, using different methods, and compare the effect of those methods
- Step 1: The claim stops at a similarity and ignores differences. Step 2. A convincing comparison explains how the methods work and what effect each has. Answer: compare how each text makes its criticism. Why not the others: fame, repetition and dropping a text do not strengthen comparison.
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