Which statement best describes the purpose of the introductory paragraph in a compare-and-contrast essay?
O A. To draw conclusions about the two things being compared
O B. To explain why the two things are being compared
C. To present evidence that shows how two things differ
O D. To introduce reasons why the two things are similar

Read the excerpt from "declaration of conscience" by margaret chase smith. the exercise of these rights should not cost one single american citizen his reputation or his right to a livelihood nor should he be in danger of losing his reputation or livelihood merely because he happens to know someone who holds unpopular beliefs. who of us doesn't? otherwise none of us could call our souls our own. otherwise thought control would have set in. this excerpt contains an example of

What central idea does this passage develop? the impact of fate the integrity of leaders the ruthlessness of power the importance of friendship

Athesis statement can be controversial