Typical Questions
- "Based on the texts, both authors would most likely agree with which statement?"
- "Which choice best describes a difference in how the author of Text 1 and the author of Text 2 view ...?"
How to Approach
- Spot nearly identical phrases/claims in both texts
- Match is literal or near-verbatim
- Direct word overlap or echo
Typical Trap and Quick Fix
- Choosing similar-looking words without matching ideas
- Look for phrases that literally overlap or echo
Signal Clues
- also, both; repeated words