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Comparison and Contrast Writing

Comparison and Contrast Writing. 4 th Block. Terms to know:. Comparison- The representing of one thing or person as similar to or like another Contrast- To compare or appraise in respect to difference

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Comparison and Contrast Writing

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  1. Comparison and Contrast Writing 4th Block

  2. Terms to know: • Comparison- The representing of one thing or person as similar to or like another • Contrast- To compare or appraise in respect to difference • Thesis Statement- The main idea of an essay, report, speech, or research paper, sometimes written as a single declarative sentence

  3. Establishing a basis for comparison • The two things to be compared must have enough in common to justify the comparison. • Bad Example: Shakespeare vs. Tom Cruise • In making comparisons, you should move beyond the obvious (i.e., people and bees) • Bad Example: Trees Vs. Grass • When two things are very similar, it is the contrasts that may be worth writing about.

  4. Searching points for discussion • Determine your emphasis on similarities, differences, or both. • Determine the major focus of your paper.

  5. Do not discuss entirely different elements for each subject.

  6. Formulating a Thesis Statement • Identify not only the subjects to be compared and contrastedin your essay, but the point you will make about them. • Also indicate whether you will focus on similarities or differences, or balance the two. • “Although Melville’s Moby-Dick and London’s The Sea Wolf are both about the sea, the minor characters, major characters, and themes of Moby-Dick establish its greater complexity.”

  7. Structuring a Comparison and Contrast Essay Subject by Subject • Write a separate paragraph about each subject, but discuss the same points for both subjects. • Use topics of comparison to guide your selection of points. • Arrange points in logical order, usually order of importance. • Good for short, uncomplicated papers.

  8. Subject-by-Subject I. Intro II. Pepsi A. Taste B. Appearance C. Nutrition Facts D. Marketing and Advertising E. Price III. Coke A. Taste B. Appearance C. Nutrition Facts D. Marketing and Advertising E. Price IV. Conclusion

  9. Point by Point Comparison • Good for longer, more complex papers • Make a point about one subject, and then follow it with a comparable point about the other subject. • Alternating pattern • Be careful not to fall into a monotonous, back and forth movement between points. To avoid this problem, vary sentence structure as you move from point to point.

  10. Alternating (Point-by-Point) I. Intro II. Offense A. Auburn B. Bama III. Defense A. Auburn B. Bama IV. Special Teams A. Auburn B. Bama V. Key Players (Positions) A. Auburn B. Bama VI. Coaching Staff A. Auburn B. Bama VII. Conclusion

  11. Process: 1. Determine your two topics of comparison. 2. Determine your method of organization. 3. Decide your five points of comparison. 4. Compose an outline using these points.

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