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Compare if we dare… Episode III: Revenge of the Comparison and Contrast Essays
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What is a Comparison? To compare something is to point out the similarities between them i.e. consider Tupac and Eminem: they are both rappers
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What is a Contrast? To CONTRAST something is to point out the differences between two things For example: Tupac is dead, Eminem is alive
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What purpose do these serve? Answer the lead-in question what: In what ways are two things alike? In what ways are they different?
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Why do we write them? They inform the reader about two different or similar objects, persons, issues, etc They allow the writer to provide an evaluation – ie – because of the similarities or differences, one thing is better than the other…
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For example… Burger King vs. McDonalds: 1.Service 2.Food quality 3.Cleanliness 4.Price 5.Creepiness of Mascots
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How do we write a good… Comparison/Contrast paper? -Be sure topics are comparable -Select terms of comparison that apply to both topics -Decides on the most appropriate pattern of organization (point-by-point or block) -Include a thesis statement identifying topic, points of comparison; should indicate evaluation to be made
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