Which example would be most appropriate to paraphrase? a. theodore roosevelt's adventures as a rough rider during the 1890s b. memorable quotes by theodore roosevelt that still resonate today c. theodore roosevelt's opinions on the issues of the time he was in office d. terms that were common in theodore roosevelt's time but that aren't today

C. Theodore Roosevelt's adventures as a Rough Rider during the 1890s

The answer to your question would be that the most appropriate situation to paraphrase would be the following one: Theodore Roosevelt's adventures as a Rough Rider during the 1890s  (A).  This is the case because you will be able to describe the experiences of the late 19th century US Cavalry. In addition to this, you could paraphrase their formation and early history, their equipment and training.

a compare and contrast essay is a piece of formal writing in which the author focus on the similarities between two ideas, objects, places, etc., and the differences between them. there are some aspects that the author should take into account when he/she is crafting the essay. first, the author has a clear idea of the effect that he/she wants to produce on the audience (a purpose). his/her main idea should be presented in the thesis statement in a simple but effective way which gives the audience a clear idea of the content and the direction of the essay. in addition, it is also important to focus to the similarities and differences that not only are interesting and relevant to the reader but also provide a new, impressive point of view or deeper understanding of a topic.

dependent clause!

example: "before the food gets cold"