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The Comparison/Contrast Essay

The Comparison/Contrast Essay. English 12. Comparing/Contrasting. Comparing points out similarities Contrasting discusses differences. Subjects. Find two subjects that have enough in common to compare but that are different enough to demand distinction. “I will always love you. . .”.

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The Comparison/Contrast Essay

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  1. The Comparison/Contrast Essay English 12

  2. Comparing/Contrasting • Comparing points out similarities • Contrasting discusses differences

  3. Subjects • Find two subjects that have enough in common to compare but that are different enough to demand distinction “I will always love you. . .”

  4. Purpose • Find a purpose: a clear, compelling reason for comparing and contrasting. What point are you trying to make? Apple or IBM for our business?

  5. Development • Limit the scope • Examine each side in depth, analyzing each to find details and examples to be used in the paper. “Jurassic Park” Which is better? The book or the movie?

  6. Two Methods Education in the U S Provides limitless opportunity Several routes • Block (or Opposing) • State all the observations about subject A and then do the same for subject B • Works well for one paragraph or a short essay Education in Japan Small career choices Parents manage children’s education

  7. Alternating • Discuss one point at a time, applying it first to one subject and then the other • The best method for longer papers Fans of baseball;fans of basketball Locations of baseball;locations of basketball Atmosphere of baseball games;atmosphere of basketball games

  8. Editing • Reconsider purpose • Don’t be boring! Add lively details, interesting thoughts, and dashes of color. • Add varied and interesting transitions (on the other hand, in contrast, also, both, yet, although, finally, unlike) • Check for problems with grammar, word choice, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.

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