Academic Writing Directions: Use Your Knowledge of Writing, Editing, and the Conventions of the Conventions

question 88

Multiple Choice

Academic Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Which of the following sentences best describes a comparison-contrast essay?​

• A) ​It uses a form of analysis that includes arranging and organizing a subject according to classes or categories.
• B) ​It describes a series of actions, steps, or changes that bring about a desired result.
• C) ​It explains why something happened and what the results were.
• D) ​It explains the similarities and differences of two or more subjects.

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Definitions:

Abbreviation

A shortened form of a word or phrase used to save space or avoid repetition, commonly found in written language.

Bx

Short for biopsy, a diagnostic procedure that involves the extraction of sample cells or tissues for examination to determine the presence of disease.

Febrile

Characterized by or relating to a fever; feverish.

SOAP

An acronym for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan; a method used in medical documentation.