College Composition CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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The purpose of a compare-and-contrast essay is to what?

present an argument
illustrate the differences between two subjects
provide a favorable opinion about a product
critique a literary text

The correct answer is: illustrate the differences between two subjects

A compare-and-contrast essay is used to show the similarities and differences between two subjects. Option A, presenting an argument, is the purpose of a persuasive essay, not a compare-and-contrast essay. Option C, providing a favorable opinion about a product, is the purpose of a review or advertisement, not a compare-and-contrast essay. Option D, critiquing a literary text, is the purpose of a literary analysis essay, not a compare-and-contrast essay. Therefore, the only correct answer choice is B, as it accurately reflects the purpose of this type of essay.