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A Good Compare And Contrast Essay

Crafting a compare and contrast essay, while seemingly straightforward, can be deceptively
challenging. It requires a delicate balance of analytical thinking, research prowess, and adept writing
skills. The process demands a keen eye for detail, as well as the ability to discern meaningful
similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

Firstly, selecting appropriate subjects for comparison is crucial. They must be sufficiently similar to
invite comparison yet different enough to offer insightful contrasts. This initial step often involves
extensive brainstorming and evaluation to ensure the chosen topics lend themselves well to
exploration.

Once the subjects are chosen, the task of gathering relevant information begins. This often involves
conducting thorough research, delving into various sources to gather data, facts, and perspectives.
Sorting through this information can be time-consuming and requires discernment to separate
valuable insights from irrelevant details.

Next comes the challenge of organizing the essay effectively. A clear structure is essential to guide
the reader through the comparison process. This typically involves outlining key points of
comparison and contrast and deciding on a logical sequence for presenting them. Striking the right
balance between providing sufficient detail and avoiding information overload is a continual
challenge.

Writing the essay itself requires finesse in articulating arguments and drawing meaningful
connections between the subjects. Each paragraph must contribute to the overarching comparison
while maintaining clarity and coherence. Transitioning between points smoothly and avoiding
repetition is essential to keep the reader engaged.

Furthermore, ensuring the essay is not merely a list of similarities and differences but offers deeper
insights or a compelling thesis can be particularly challenging. Crafting a thesis statement that
encapsulates the essence of the comparison and guides the essay's direction requires careful thought
and refinement.

Finally, revising and editing the essay is crucial to polish it to perfection. This involves scrutinizing
every sentence for clarity, coherence, and grammatical correctness. Additionally, seeking feedback
from peers or instructors can provide valuable perspectives for improvement.

In essence, crafting a good compare and contrast essay demands a combination of critical thinking,
research proficiency, and proficient writing skills. It's a process that requires patience, diligence, and
attention to detail. However, mastering this art can be immensely rewarding, as it hones one's ability
to analyze complex ideas and communicate them effectively.

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A Good Compare And Contrast Essay A Good Compare And Contrast Essay
Rwanda Genocide Women
In 1994, tensions between the Hutu and Tutsi of Rwanda culminated in a three month
long civil war that included the massacring of many men, women, and children. At the
conclusion of the Rwandan Genocide, the country felt the loss of over 800,000 people,
with some estimates calculating the total at well over 1,000,000 (History.com Staff,
2009). The country needed to rebuild. Because women made up a majority of the
population, with some estimating nearly 70% directly after the genocide, they were
now able and required to fill more political positions than ever before (NPR Staff,
2014). In an interview with NPR, Rwandan cabinet member and minister of the Gender
and Family Promotions, Oda Gasinzigwa, spoke on women s political power prior to...
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The elected women have played a major role in this improvement. According to an
article by Palash Ghosh written for the International Business Times (2012), between
2001 and 2010, the country s economy doubled in size...[and] while many nations in
the west are mired in recessionary conditions, Rwanda s economy expanded by 8.8
percent in 2011, and is expected to climb another 7.5 percent [in 2012] . With more
women in office, trade with the United States has also increased to over $50 million and
they have promoted the development of agricultural trade, specifically in coffee (Ghosh,
Bacchae Theatre Experience
The Bacchae was really interesting to see, especially after taking the spectacle theatre
class. It actually reminded me more of exercises that we did in spectacle theater than in
this class but it did remind me of the sound project, particularly when the Bacchae go
into the crowd and start yelling from the sidelines during the Walls Work scene because
it was a really great way of creating a sort of soundscape atmosphere that came from
more than one direction on the stage. Those are the kind of concepts that we were
playing with in the soundexercise. Some of the lines, like some of the more abstract
Bacchae lines reminded me of free writing exercises, especially ones where we would
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I think that people in the audience felt involved, especially during the scene where
Pentheus is like Donald Trump because you have all the Bacchae in the audience
yelling and cheering. When the Bacchae join the crowd and cheer and yell from the
seats it makes the audience feel more involved. They act just like Trump supporters at
a rally which is a very relevant commentary which I think worked really well. The
whole comparison itself between Pentheus and Donald Trump is just really interesting
to me because we see Pentheus as this tyrant, stubborn and afraid of foreigners. That
itself is what makes it so funny because it s also a good parody of Donald

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