HKCEE ELIT PoetryComparison

Comparison of poems In the exam, you are going to have questions on the set poems. Two or three poems will appear in each question, and the poems are placed together for a reason. As a result, you should COMPARE AND CONTRAST the poems as much as you can, and not discuss the poems in isolation.

Essays are like hamburgers A good comparative essay is like a multi-layered hamburger: BREAD - A new point. BREAD - A new point. FILLING A - How the first poem illustrates this point. FILLING A - How the first poem illustrates this point. FILLING B - How the other poem illustrates this point. Discuss with reference to the first poem as much as possible using words and phrases like similar to, similarly, in the same vein (if the points are alike) or on the contrary, on the other hand, as opposed to, different from … (if the points are different) FILLING B - How the other poem illustrates this point. Discuss with reference to the first poem as much as possible using words and phrases like similar to, similarly, in the same vein (if the points are alike) or on the contrary, on the other hand, as opposed to, different from … (if the points are different) BREAD - Your conclusion about this point. BREAD - Your conclusion about this point. This is what the examiners call cross-referencing - you talk about both poems all the way through your answer. cross-referencing

How do you compare the two?

Brad Pitt is renowned for being a talented and handsome Hollywood actor. He has many fans, who always scream in his presence. Moreover, he has a good heart, as demonstrated in his adoption of children around the world with his beautiful wife.

Similar to Brad Pitt, Mr. Wong is also known for being talented, but more specifically in creating gags. He can be considered handsome as well by some people, but probably not as handsome as Brad Pitt. He is, however, definitely more muscular than the Hollywood star.

Many people scream when he is present as well, but they are usually naughty students. Compared to Brad Pitt, Mr. Wong also has a good heart, provided that he has a good sleep and in a good mood. Instead of adopting children around the world, he is more interested in buying action figures from all over the world!

Exercise Comment on ageing in One Flesh and Beautiful Old Age.