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Patterns of Paragraph Development by COMPARISON and CONTRAST

This document discusses the structure and organization of compare-and-contrast essays. It explains that a compare-and-contrast essay analyzes two subjects by comparing them, contrasting them, or both. There are two main ways to organize a compare-and-contrast essay: by discussing each subject individually one after the other, or by discussing each point about the subjects together. The introduction should include a thesis that clearly states what is being compared and contrasted and why.

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Patterns of Paragraph Development by COMPARISON and CONTRAST

This document discusses the structure and organization of compare-and-contrast essays. It explains that a compare-and-contrast essay analyzes two subjects by comparing them, contrasting them, or both. There are two main ways to organize a compare-and-contrast essay: by discussing each subject individually one after the other, or by discussing each point about the subjects together. The introduction should include a thesis that clearly states what is being compared and contrasted and why.

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Patterns of Paragraph

Development by RACHELLE Q. TRONCO


Comparison and
Contrast
Comparison
in writing discusses elements that are
similar, while contrast in writing
discusses elements that are different. A
compare-and-contrast essay, then,
analyzes two subjects by comparing
them, contrasting them, or both.
Presentation Title
Comparison
The key to a good compare-and-contrast
essay is to choose two or more subjects
that connect in a meaningful way. The
purpose of conducting the comparison or
contrast is not to state the obvious but
rather to illuminate subtle differences or
unexpected similarities.
Presentation Title
Comparison
If you wanted to focus on contrasting two
subjects you would not pick apples and
oranges; rather, you might choose to
compare and contrast two types of
oranges or two types of apples to
highlight subtle differences.
Presentation Title
The Structure of a Comparison and Contrast
Essay
The compare-and-contrast essay starts with a thesis
that clearly states the two subjects that are to be
compared, contrasted, or both and the reason for
doing so. The thesis could lean more toward
comparing, contrasting, or
both. Remember, the point of comparing and
contrasting is to provide useful knowledge to the
reader. Take the following thesis as an example that
leans more toward contrasting.
Presentation Title
The Structure of a Comparison and Contrast
Essay
Thesis statement: Organic vegetables may
cost more than those that are conventionally
grown, but when put to the test, they are
definitely worth every extra money.

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You may
organize compare-and-contrast essays in one of the following
ways:
1. According to the subjects themselves,
discussing one then the other
2. According to individual points, discussing
each subject in relation to
each point.

Presentation Title
Organized by Subject

(1) Thesis (Organic vegetables may


cost more than those that are conventionally
grown, but when put to the test, they are
definitely worth every extra money.)

Presentation Title
Organized by Subject

Presentation Title
Organization by Point
(1) Thesis (Organic vegetables may
cost more than those that are
conventionally grown, but when put
to the test, they are definitely worth
every extra money.)
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Organization by Point

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The organizational structure you choose depends
on the nature of the topic, your purpose, and your
audience.
Given that compare-and-contrast essays analyze
the relationship between two subjects, it is helpful
to have some phrases on hand that will cue the
reader to such analysis.

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Presentation Title
Thank you
RACHELLE Q. TRONCO

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