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COMPARE & CONTRAST ESSAY, similarly, like, In contrast - Coggle Diagram
COMPARE & CONTRAST ESSAY
BLOCK METHOD
introduction paragraph
show what is it about (similarities, differences or both)
background aboud 2 subjects
hook
body paragraph
one for each subject
examples
bp1: item1 bp2: item 2
bp1: similarities bp2: differences
each paragraph has the same organization and shows the points of comparison in the same order acording to the focus
examples
bp1, item 1:
origin, color, texture, taste, smell supply and demand
bp2, item 2:
origin, color, texture, taste, smell supply and demand
conclusion paragraph
restate the tesis
show whether was similarities, differences or both
restate poins of comparison
origin, characteristics, supply and demand
opinion or realization
all the ideas or points of a single subject
POIN-BY-POIN METHOD
introduction
thesis statement
show the points of comparison
shows what is focused on (similarities, differences or both)
background aboud all subjects
hook
one point of comparison between two subjects in each paragraph
body paragraph
one for the same point of all subjects
examples
bp1: point 1 bp2: point 2 bp3: point 3 bp4: point 4
Each paragraph has the same organization and shows the subjects compared in a determined order.
examples
bp1, poin 1:
subject 1, subject 2
bp2, point 2:
subject 1, subject 2
bp3, point 3:
subject1 subject 2
conclusion paragraph
restate the tesis
show whether was similarities, differences or both
restate poins of comparison
origin, characteristics, supply and demand
opinion or realization
TRANSITION WORDS
signal to the reader that a comparison follows
to show similarities
to show differences
Unlike
need a noun phase after it
example
The summer weather allows us to do many activities. Unlike the pleasant heat of summer, the cold of winter limits us when carrying out plans outdoors
need an idea to be compared with
similarly
a previous idea is needed with which the comparison will be made
example
Peruvian food is recognized worldwide for its incredible flavor and ancient cooking techniques. Similarly, Mexican cuisine is delicious and very traditional.
immediately followed by a comma
at the beginning of the paragraph or after the period
like
need a noun phase after it
example
Peru has many delicious dishes. Like Peruvian food, Mexicans gastronomy is very tasty.
need an idea to be compared with
In contrast
need an idea to be compared with
example
In the summer we can do many outdoor activities due to the good weather. In contrast, outdoor activities are limited during winter due to the cold.
immediately followed by a comma