An essay that effectively compares two editorials must

A. assess the writing quality of both pieces.

B. evaluate the argument of each piece.

C. summarize a variety of experts' opinions.

D. use all three rhetorical appeals.

An essay that effectively compares two editorials must B. evaluate the argument of each piece.

Because this essay is a comparative one, obviously it is going to compare and contrast the arguments that each editorial has presented so as to deduce which one did it better. In the end, you will decide which editorial had better arguments and praise that one more.