Unit 9.

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Strategies for Writing Comparison &
Contrast Essays
 Strategies for Writing Compare & Contrast Essays

01 Use a Venn Diagram for brainstorming

02 Use point-by-point or side-by-side order.

03 Discuss the most important point last.

04 Highlight the subtle differences.

04 Show unexpected similarities.

 Use a Venn Diagram to Brainstorm

Source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/270990102551242500/
 Two Types of Organization

 Point-by-Point organization presents one point of

comparison or contrast between the subjects and then
moves to the next point.
 Subject-by-Subject or Side-by-Side organization
presents all the points of comparison or contrast for one
subject first and then all the points for the next subject.
 Common Comparison/Contrast Transitions
Comparison Contrast
Both But
Like However
Likewise While
Similarly Whereas
One similarity In contrast/Conversely
Another similarity One/Another difference
 References

Anker, S. (2010). Real writing with readings:

Paragraphs and essays for college, work, and
everyday life. Bedford/St. Martin’.

Langan, J. (2010). College writing skills with readings.

Tata McGraw-Hill Education.