COMPARISON- CONTRAST

in MULTIMODAL TEXT
8. Are the topic and data
presented in the two
multimodal texts the same?
A. Yes, they have the same
topic and data.
B. No, the topic and data
given are different.
C. Yes, the topic is the same
but the data are different.
D. No, the topic is different
but the data are the same.

9. Which two countries have

the lowest population
presented in the two
multimodal texts?
A. Brunei and Singapore
B. Laos and Cambodia
C. Myanmar and Thailand
D. Vietnam and Malaysia
10. The Philippines ranked
_______ from the highest as
shown in the graphs.
A. first
B. B. second
C. C. seventh
D. D. ninth

11. Myanmar ranked

_______ from the lowest as
shown in the graphs.
E. third
F. B. fifth
G. C. sixth
H. D. tenth
12. Are the topic and data
presented in the two
multimodal texts the same?
A. Yes, they have the same
topic and data.
B. No, the topic and data
given are different.
C. Yes, the topic is the same
but the data are different.
D. No, the topic is different
but the data are the same.

13. Which country got the

highestrank for closing
gender gap?
A. Cambodia
B. Indonesia
C. Malaysia
D. Philippines
14. Which country got the
lowest rank for closing
gender gap?
A. Cambodia
B. Indonesia
C. Malaysia
D. Philippines

15. Based on the data

presented, which statement is
true about Thailand and
Vietnam?
A. In the bar grap, Thailand
ranked higher than Vietnam.
B. In the print text, Vietnam
ranked higher than Thailand.
C. In the print text, Thailand
ranked higher than Vietnam.
D. In the bar graph, Thailand
and Vietnam ranked the
same.
 Hit if the statement shows comparison and if it is a
contrast.
1. Regular cardio exercise does wonders for your overall heart health.
Likewise, it contributes to the betterment of your mental health.
2. Listening to your sibling and adjusting your behavior to address his/her
concerns can help you both in growing up. In the same way, giving and taking
favors to and from each other would make your relationship even stronger.
3. Followers of Islam believe that there is only one God in existence. In like
manner, Christianity is also a monotheistic religion.
4. India is an undeniably beautiful country with a rich heritage and vibrant
culture. Nevertheless, the country’s reputation has been tarnished over the
years due to its rampant corruption problems.
5. People of the Christian faith strongly believe in the afterlife while Hindus
and Buddhists preach the concept of reincarnation and nirvana.
6. Everyone expects life to go smoothly all the time but it is filled with
constant ups and downs.
Embroidered Hand painted
Formal
Puff sleeves Elegant Loose skirts

Fitted Long skirts Full skirts

Long sleeves
Comparison Words
Here are some signal words or linking expressions used for
comparing things or subjects.

• in the same way… • comparatively…

• in like manner… • too…
• likewise… • in addition…
• similarly… • both…
• by the same • as well as…
token…
• most
• like…
• just as… important…
• the same as… • consequently…
Contrast Words
Here are some signal words or linking expressions used for
contrasting things or subjects.
• in contrast… • instead…
• conversely… • rather than…
• at the other end of the spectrum…
• even/ even if…
• but… • dissimilarly…
• even though… • a clear difference…
• otherwise…
• unlike…
• however…
• while… • nevertheless…
• on the other hand…
 Write COM if the statement shows similarity and
1.CON if contrast
Both Chinua Achebe and Eku McGred were both renowned writers in Africa.
2. People who play basketball are generally quite tall. In contrast, gymnasts are
typically short.
3. COVID-19 is a virus that targets lymphocytes like how HIV does to our body.
4. Some people are still being stubborn with the safety protocols during this
pandemic. Consequently, positive cases of COVID-19 would still rise.
5. Both vegans and vegetarians avoid the consumption of meat. However, the
former also avoids all animal products in all instances.
6. Feminism is on the rise now but so is resistance to it.
7. Be careful not to harm yourself while roofing your own house. Moreover, take
measures to keep tools from falling down and accidentally injuring passersby.
8. President Duterte shows his care to Manila and the rest of the country just as
how he cares for Davao City.
9. While George works as a cartographer's assistant 15 hours per week, Paul
works 20 hours per week as an usher in a theater.
10. They left their task unfinished contrary to what had been arranged.
MULTIMODAL TEXT
It is an instructional resource that incorporates various modes of
communication such as print or texts, audio, illustration, graphics,
storybooks, use of color and design. It is a combination of two or more
semiotic systems.
SEMIOTIC MODES
• Semiotic resource is a term used in social semiotics and other disciplines to
refer to a means for meaning making.

• A semiotic resource is always at the same time a material, social, and

cultural resource.

• Van Leeuwen defines the term as follows: “Semiotic resources are the actions,
materials and artifacts we use for communicative purposes, whether
produced physiologically – for example, with our vocal apparatus, the muscles
we use to make facial expressions and gestures – or technologically – for
SEMIOTIC MODES
1.Linguistic: It comprises aspects such as vocabulary,
generic structure and the grammar of oral and written
language.
2. Visual: It comprises aspects such as color, vectors and
viewpoint in still and moving images.
3. Audio: It comprises aspects such as volume, pitch and
rhythm of music and sound effects.
4. Gestural: It comprises aspects such as movement, speed
and stillness in facial expression and body language.
5. Spatial: It comprises aspects such as proximity,
direction, position of layout and organization of objects in
● Multimodal Text Written-linguistic
● Semiotic Systems

Gestural
Spatial
Audio

Visual
Multimodal Texts
are often live, digital text, or paper-based. It requires the
processing of more than one method and the recognition of the
interconnections between information.
 Live multimodal
suchtexts
is shown through combinations of different modes
as gestural, spatial, audio, and oral language.
The following are examples of live multimodal
Dance
texts:
the expression of an idea or emotion through the use of body
movements in a rhythmic way, accompanied with music
Oral presentation
the delivery of an idea infront of a public audience
Digital multimodal
is presented through dynamic combinations of various modes across written and

texts
spoken language, still and moving visual image, audio, gesture, and spatial
communicative resources.The following are examples of digital multimodal
texts:
Film
is a form of story telling using a series of moving images shown on the
screen, usually with sounds
Animation
is a method of story telling using figures that are manipulated to appear
as a series of moving images
Slideshows
is a method of story telling using figures that are manipulated to appear as a series of
moving images is a presentation that is based on a series of projected images or
photographic slides
Digital multimodal
is presented through dynamic combinations of various modes across
texts
written and spoken language, still and moving visual image, audio,
gesture, and spatial communicative resources.The following are
examples of digital multimodal texts:
E posters
or electronic posters is a digital presentation of a study and can be
accessed through the use ofsoftwares

Digital stories
is a multimedia presentation of a narrative structure combining a variety
of digital elements
Paper-based multimodal
texts
conveyed to the reader through varying combinations of written language and
still images. The following are examples of paper-based multimodal texts:
infographics
is a collection of images, charts, and data to present a quick and clear
information
Graphic texts
presents information and data with the use of words in diagrams and
drawings
Posters
is a large printed picture or a notice that is used for advertising or
decoration
Paper-based multimodal
texts
conveyed to the reader through varying combinations of written language and
still images. The following are examples of paper-based multimodal texts:
Comics
is a a medium of narration using images combined with text
Picture
is an image or drawing that represent a certain topic

Learning multimodal text is an efficient way for you to become familiar with
the different methods of learning, remembering, and studying information.
This will enhance your ability to retain information at a deeper level and
recalling it at a later date will become quicker and more successful.
African Traditional Clothing

• Comparing the two multimodal presentations, what similarities and differences do

you see?
• Are the information presented in the picture collage and word cloud the same?
What is the topic
of the brochure
and infographic?
• How is Kuala
Lumpur described
in the brochure?
• What information
about Kuala
Lumpur can you
get from the
infographic?
 Transition words
lead the reader from one idea to the next. These transition words of comparison
and contrast emphasize either the similarities of the two ideas or the differences
between them.
Multimodal Portfolio Part 1:
1. Cut out/print out samples of
multimodal texts.
 Live
 Digital
 Paper-based
2. Label cutouts properly.
Comparing and Contrasting
Own Opinions
 Objectives
Specifically, you are to:
■ identify statements that show comparison and contrast;
■ compare and contrast the similarities and differences of
Asian cultures;
■ express opinions by showing comparison and contrast
supported by evidence from given texts; and
■ appreciate Asian cultures and values through writing.
 I’ve Got Peace Like a River
This text is in the public domain.
I’ve got peace like a river
in my soul
I’ve got a river in my soul
I’ve got joy like a fountain
in my soul
I’ve got a fountain in my soul
I’ve got love like an ocean
in my soul
I’ve got an ocean in my soul
Why does the writer say peace is
“like a river”?
a. Rivers are water.
b. Rivers are blue and big.
c. Rivers keep moving in one
direction.
d. Rivers are busy
Why does the writer say joy is
“like a fountain”?
a. to show that joy is like
bubbles
b. because joy is like water
c. it washes things
d. it sparkles
 I’ve Got Peace Like a River
I’ve got peace like a river
in my soul
I’ve got a river in my soul
I’ve got joy like a fountain
in my soul
I’ve got a fountain in my soul
I’ve got love like an ocean
in my soul
I’ve got an ocean in my soul
Why does the writer say love is
“like an ocean”?
a. Oceans have waves.
b. Oceans are salt water.
c. Oceans are very big.
d. Oceans change
What is the message of the
song?
 Review Written-linguistic
● Multimodal Text
● Semiotic Systems
Gestural
Spatial Audio

Visual
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
MY THAI CAT
A Siamese cat was given by a friend of Zeng’s father. Zeng named the cat, Sii Sward.
Zeng recalled the time when his cat was elected by the villagers as the Rain Queen because of what
the cat did during the drought in 1825. There was a time when the villagers were so desperate for
rain. So, they performed the ‘old Brahmo-Buddhist rain ceremony called the Nang Maaw, the queen
of the cats. This ceremony had been performed by the peasants since time immemorial. However,
nothing happened.
One day. an old lady visited Zeng’s father to ask Sii Sward’s help for rain. At first. Zeng was hesitant
because he thought that Sii Sward might be killed for an offering. As a tradition, to refuse the will or
command of the father was a grave sin. Fortunately. his father understood Zeng’s feelings. So, he
did not let the Siamese cat die for an offering.
Nevertheless, they continued the ceremony. Sii Sward was put inside the cage and was applied with
perfume. The cat misbehaved but was later calmed down when Zeng approached it During the
ceremony. the cat fell asleep. The villagers offered their chant, until the Siamese cat fell asleep for
three days. Then days went by. rain fell. Since then, Sli Sward was elected as the Rain Queen of
their village.
MY THAI CAT

• What is the story all about?

• How did Sii Sward become instrumental in praying for
rain?
• Do we have the same practice of worshipping here in
the Philippines?
• How do we Filipinos and Thais regard cats?
• In what ways are Filipinos similar to or different from
the Thais in terms of praying or worshipping?
 COMPARISON AND CONTRAST
A. In the Thai culture, to refuse the will or command of the
father is a grave sin. In like manner, Filipinos believe that
disobeying and disrespecting parents are great sins.
B. Thais pray when they ask for something; the same is true
for Filipinos.
C. Thais offer cats as instruments to ask for rain; however,
Filipinos do not.
D. Thai Buddhists worship Buddha while most Filipino
Christians worship Jesus Christ.
 COMPARISON AND CONTRAST
• Both are agricultural countries with tropical weather, both have nice beaches,
and lush mountains.
• Thailand is a Buddhist country while the Philippines is majority a Christian
country
• Thailand was never colonized. On the contrary, the Philippines had many
invaders.
• The people from both countries have a service-minded nature, deep faith in a
spiritual being and take life as it comes
Filipinos and Thai look alike in terms of their skin color and physical build.
similarityties of Thai and Filipino beliefs is their strong religious faith.
• Part of the similarities of Thailand’s culture and Philippine culture is their
ability to smile despite challenges and their nature of being polite.
TRANSITION SIGNALS
Both Washington, DC, and London are capital cities of English-speaking countries, and
yet they offer vastly different experiences to their residents and visitors. Comparing and
contrasting the two cities based on their history, their culture, and their residents show
how different and similar the two are.
Both cities are rich in world and national history, though they developed on very
different timelines. London, for example, has a history that dates back over two
thousand years. It was part of the Roman Empire and is known by a similar name,
Londinium. It was not only one of the northernmost points of the Roman Empire but
also the epicenter of the British Empire where it held significant global influence from
the early sixteenth century on through the early twentieth century. Washington, DC, on
the other hand, has only formally existed since the late eighteenth century. Though
Native Americans inhabited the land several thousand years earlier, and settlers
inhabited the land as early as the sixteenth century, the city did not become the capital of
the United States until the 1790s. From that point onward to today, however,
Washington, DC, has increasingly maintained significant global influence. Even though
both cities have different histories, they have both held, and continue to hold, significant
social influence in the economic and cultural global spheres.
 Read closely and find out the similarities and differences.
Traditions/Practices of Thais
Thais offer cats when praying for
rain.
Thais worship Buddha.
Thais believe that obeying their
parents is important.
Thai Buddhists use candles|
whenpraying.
Thais celebrate New Year for more
thantwo days.
Traditions/Practices of Filipinos
Filipinos pray for rain without any
offering.
Most Filipinos worship Jesus Christ.
Filipinos believe that obeying their
parents is an important value.
Most Filipino Christians use candles,
not only when praying, but also for
other celebrations.
Most Filipinos celebrate New Year for
just a day.
How to state your OPINION?

Start your statement with an

opinion-marking signal
word followed by your
opinion/take/side/claim.
Then, provide reasons and
evidences to support your
opinion.
 Opinion- ❑ Personal Point of View
❑ General Point of View
Marking ❑ Agreeing with an opinion
❑ Disagreeing with an opinion
Signal Words
 01
Personal Point of View
 02
General Point of View
 03
Agreeing with an Opinion
 04
Disagreeing with an Opinion
 What do you think
1.Is it ethical to use animals to conduct experiments?
2.Should smoking in public places be forbidden? Why
or why not?
3.Is physical punishment required for good discipline?
4.Do a person’s looks affect his or her success in
career?
5.Should women have access to abortion?
What is the purpose of a text?
Purpose
Persuade, inform, criticize or entertain
Persuasive message is a request for
action and it may appeal to logic or to
emotions
Positive and negative messages
Read the short stories carefully. Then, express your insights by constructing sentences using adverbs of
affirmation and negation.

AFFIRMATION:
NEGATION:
Read the short stories carefully. Then, express your insights by constructing sentences using adverbs of affirmation
and negation.

AFFIRMATION:
NEGATION:
AFFIRMATION:
NEGATION: