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MINISTERIO DE EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR CIENCIA Y TECNOLOGÍA

ENGLISH IMMERSION PROGRAM

ADVANCED 1 WRITING EXAM: Comparison & Contrast Essay

When we compare we look at the similarities between two things, people,


places, or ideas. When we contrast we look at the differences. Often such essays
do one of the following: clarify something unknown or not well understood, lead
to a fresh insight or new way of viewing something, or show that one subject is
better than the other. Use comparison and contrast words and phrases such as:
like, similar to, also, unlike, similarly, in the same way, likewise, again, compared
to, in contrast, on the contrary, however, although, yet, even though, still, but,
nevertheless, at the same time, regardless, despite, while, on the other hand,
etc.

Selecting a Topic
The two things you compare and contrast must be of the same general
category or class but also different. You could not compare a mouse with an
elephant but you can compare and contrast two different types of elephants.
Brainstorm for similarities and differences. Gather your ideas by writing down
characteristics of each thing.

Essay Structure
Your essay should have an introduction with a thesis statement. In the
body the same points should be discussed for both subjects. Also include a
conclusion where you summarize your main points or restate your main idea.
Select one of the following organizational structures:

Block method Point by Point


(subject by subject) Organization

I. Similarities I. POINT 1
A. POINT 1 A. SIMILARITIES
B. POINT 2 B. DIFFERENCES
C. POINT 3 II. POINT 2
II. Differences A. SIMILARITIES
A. POINT 1 B. DIFFERENCES
B. POINT 2 III. POINT 3
C. POINT 3 A. SIMILARITIES
B. DIFFERENCES

Length Requirement: 4- 5 paragraphs

ADVANCED 1 WRITING EXAM GUIDELINES – V2 10/18 ENGLISH IMMERSION PROGRAM

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