COMPARISON AND CONTRAST

ESSAY
by : Jessica Reinoso , Luis Sánchez y Liz
Díaz
CHARACTERISTICS
1. Introduction: Provides background information on the subjects
being compared, includes a thesis statement that indicates the
purpose of the essay.
2. Body paragraphs: Each paragraph focuses on a specific point
of comparison or contrast between the subjects, supported by
evidence and examples.
3. Transition words: Use of transitional words and phrases to
signal shifts between points of comparison or contrast.
4. Conclusion: Summarizes the main points and restates the thesis,
often offering insights or implications of the comparison.
 introduction
paragraph
1. Thesis statement: This sentence
presents the main argument or purpose
of the essay, stating what will be
compared or contrasted and why it's
significant.
2. Hook or attention-grabbing sentence:
This sentence captures the reader's
interest and provides context for the
comparison or contrast that follows.
Parallel paragraph
Parallel paragraph structure in an essay
refers to organizing paragraphs in a
consistent manner. Each paragraph
should follow the same structure, with
similar topics or points of comparison
presented in the same order.
 CHARACTERISTICS

This helps readers follow the

argument more easily. To apply
parallel paragraph structure, outline
the main points or categories of
comparison beforehand and ensure
each paragraph addresses these
points in a consistent manner. Use
transitional phrases to guide the
reader through each paragraph
smoothly.
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