Which statement contrasts two elements? A. This red snapper is delicious. It is seasoned with the same spices as the river trout
I'm also enjoying. B. I like this new scarf. It's got the same pattern and stitching as the one I lost on the train last year. C. The two brothers in Arthur Miller's play Death of a Salesman both want to make their father proud. D. I prefer music with an easy beat, like reggae. This club music is too loud and fast for my taste.
The correct answer is D. I prefer music with an easy beat, like reggae. This club music is too loud and fast for my taste.
Explanation:
To <u>contrast</u> is to look and reveal the <u>differences</u> between two or more elements in any given context. This is used in many forms of writing to support an opinion and to reach conclusions based on the available information.
In the provided options, the last one is contrasting the easy beat of reggae music with the loudness of club music.
On the other hand, to <u>compare</u> is to look for the <u>similarities</u> between two or more elements.
This is seen in options A (same seasoning), B (same pattern), and C (same objective).
