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You are writing a compare and contrast essay; your thesis is provided below.
Crocodiles and alligators look very similar, but there are a few key physical traits that show the difference.
Which of the following points of comparison would most effectively support your thesis?
American alligators, Chinese alligators, Caiman alligators
Snout shape, skin color, visibility of teeth
Types of prey, hunting styles, territorial behavior
Habitats, length of life, sense of smell
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Snout shape, skin color, visibility of teeth.
These are visible, physical traits that directly support the thesis. Snout shape (U-shaped in alligators vs. V-shaped in most crocodiles), skin color/tone (alligators darker/gray-black, crocodiles lighter/olive-brown), and whether teeth are visible when the mouth is closed (crocodiles show the lower fourth tooth; alligators do not) are clear, easily observed differences. The other choices focus on species lists, behavior, or habitat/longevity rather than the physical appearance emphasized by the thesis.
These are visible, physical traits that directly support the thesis. Snout shape (U-shaped in alligators vs. V-shaped in most crocodiles), skin color/tone (alligators darker/gray-black, crocodiles lighter/olive-brown), and whether teeth are visible when the mouth is closed (crocodiles show the lower fourth tooth; alligators do not) are clear, easily observed differences. The other choices focus on species lists, behavior, or habitat/longevity rather than the physical appearance emphasized by the thesis.
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