Question

which example is the strongest topic sentence for a compare-and-contrast analysis?

the haida creation myth shows its culture’s values by focusing on nature and the importance of animals.

the māori creation myth shows that this culture values different parts of nature and natural elements more than it values humans.

both the haida and the māori value children, but their myths show that they view humans and human nature differently.

i am going to write about the māori and haida and how they view the world both similarly and differently.

Explanation:

A strong topic sentence for a compare - and - contrast analysis should clearly identify the two subjects (Haida and Māori here) and highlight both a similarity and a difference between them.

• The first option only talks about the Haida creation myth, so it's not a compare - contrast topic sentence.
• The second option only focuses on the Māori creation myth, so it's not a compare - contrast topic sentence.
• The third option mentions both Haida and Māori, states a similarity (valuing children) and a difference (viewing humans and human nature differently), which is suitable for a compare - and - contrast analysis.
• The fourth option is a statement of intention rather than a strong topic sentence that presents the main idea of the comparison and contrast.

Answer:

C. Both the Haida and the Māori value children, but their myths show that they view humans and human nature differently.