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Comparison and Contrast Essays

The document discusses comparison and contrast essays. It defines these essays as comparing similarities or contrasting differences between two subjects. There are two main organizational methods - point-by-point and block. Point-by-point structure compares or contrasts each point about one subject then the other, while block organizes all information about one subject then the other. The essay should have an introduction stating the subjects and thesis, organized body paragraphs comparing/contrasting details, and conclusion restating the thesis and correlations.

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Comparison and Contrast Essays

The document discusses comparison and contrast essays. It defines these essays as comparing similarities or contrasting differences between two subjects. There are two main organizational methods - point-by-point and block. Point-by-point structure compares or contrasts each point about one subject then the other, while block organizes all information about one subject then the other. The essay should have an introduction stating the subjects and thesis, organized body paragraphs comparing/contrasting details, and conclusion restating the thesis and correlations.

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I: definition: essay is an essay in which will essentially compare (show likeness) or contrast (show difference).

Comparison and contrast

- The purpose of comparison is to show how persons, things, and places that are usually considered very different are like in some ways. - The opposite is true of contrast: the paragraph is written to show how persons, places, thingsthat are often considered very much alike are different in
some ways

II: Organization of comparison and contrast essay There are two ways to organize 1. Point by point organization Introduction: Name details being compared Thesis statement should indicate factors that will be compared Conclusion: Briefly summarize key points. Leave reaches with dominant 2. Block organization Introduction: Name details being compared impression.

Thesis statement should indicate factors that will be compared. Conclusion: Briefly summarize key points. Leave reaches with dominant impression.

Important note : Although either organizational method is acceptable for this assignment, the point by point method is much more effective for complex topics.
III: How to write a comparison and contrast essay. 1:Choosing a Topic

When you choose a topic, be sure not to choose two totally unrelated subjects. You must start with subjects that have some basic similarities. For instance, you could choose to compare/contrast two movies, two authors, two modes of transportation, or two sports figures, but you would not want to try to compare train travel and Babe Ruth!
2. Brainstorming

The first thing you want to do is brainstorm everything you know about each subject and then go back and look for connections that show similarities and differences, which might look something like this:

3. Developing a Thesis The thesis statement will evolve from the brainstorming. 4. Organizing the Essay - The introduction of your essay should mention both subjects and end with a strong and clearly defined thesis statement. There are two primary ways to organize the body of your paper, the divided pattern and the alternating pattern. - To follow the divided pattern, give all supporting details for one subject and then give all supporting details for the other subject. The conclusion of your paper should include final correlations about the two subjects and a restatement of your thesis. - Be sure as you write the paper that you follow the organized structure of comparison and contrast and give details and examples to support the similarities and differences you have chosen IV:Conjunctions . Comparison conjunctions Short conjunctions similarly, ; likewise, ;the same; also; ,too.; both

Longer conjunctions
In the same way; X is similar to Y in that; X and Y are similar in that; like X, Y (verb); In like manner.

2. Contrast conjunction Short conjunction: However; in contrast; by contrast; ,but; ,yet.

Subordinating Conjunction:
On the other hand, even though+(sentence); Although+(sentence);whereas+(sentence); Unlike+(sentence);while+(sentence); nevertheless.

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