COMPARISON

or
CONTRAST
ESSAY
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Comparison = How are these

similar (alike)?

o Hydrangea o Chrysanthemum
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Contrast = How are these different?

o Penguins o Koala
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Why do people compare and

contrast in essays?
o To evaluate two or more
things (texts, objects,
facts, animals or others)
We evaluate to find out
which is better, if a pattern
is followed, and trends.
o To explain concepts to
readers or audience to
create a clear picture of
our topic or teach.
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We compare and contrast things

everyday.
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PREWRITING
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PREWRITING
o Decide upon which side of the coin you will focus.

o That is, decide whether you will

compare OR contrast your subjects.
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COMPARISON
SIMILARITIES
ONLY
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CONTRAST
DIFFERENCES
ONLY
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PREWRITING
* SUBJECTS:
o only 2
o choose subjects from the
same general category for
this course
- jogging and walking
- football and basketball
=
* POINTS of COMPARISON/CONTRAST:
o 3 points of comparison/contrast
o compare or contrast the same 3 points for
each subject
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PREWRITING
(1) Choose between comparison OR contrast.
(2) Select 2 subjects from the same general
category.
(3) Brainstorm points of comparison and/or
contrast.
(4) Choose the 3 most significant points of
comparison or contrast to be utilized
throughout the essay.
(5) Draft a rough outline of this essay
following one of the organizational schemes
discussed below.
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Venn Diagram
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Comparative Charts/Tables
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