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Compare and Contrast essay, Definition - Coggle Diagram
Compare and Contrast essay
Point-by-point method
Structure
Introduction Paragraph
Background information about the 2 subjects
It's information about the two comparable things
Thesis statement
This statement should include the different points of comparison of the two comparable things and let the reader know if the text is about the differences or similarities of both
Both oranges and apples are a specific type of food, grow in similar places, and provide many important nutrients for humans.
Hook
It's a sentence that grabs reader's attention
Body Paragraph 1 - Point of Comparison 1
This paragraph talks about an aspect mentioned in the thesis statement or that is related to this.
Body Paragraph 2 - Point of Comparison 2
This paragraph talks about an aspect mentioned in the thesis statement or that is related to this.
Body Paragraph 3 - Point of Comparison 3
This paragraph talks about an aspect mentioned in the thesis statement or that is related to this.
Conclusion Paragraph
Restate the points of comparison
Give an opinion or a realization
Restate the thesis
It reminds the reader what the text is about
What this method about?
In this method, the writer talks about one point of comparison between the two subjects in each paragraph
Connectors/transition words
Contrast
Transition words
In contrast,
Unlike + noun phrase,
Examples
The weather in Chicago varies quite a bit with four distinct seasons.
In contrast,
it feels warm most of the time in H-town with very little variation in temperature and no real distinct seasons
The beaches along the lakefront make Chicago seem like it is an oceanside city because Lake Michigan in so expansive.
Unlike
the landscape of Chicago, Houston is landlocked and has no beaches nor does it sit on the shores of an enormous lake
Definition
When we contrast, we show how 2 or more things are dissimilar or not alike or have some qualities that are different
Compare
Transition words
Similarly,
Like + noun phrase,
Examples
Chicago has a river running through the city.
Similarly
, there are bayous that meander back and forth throughout Houston's downtown
There are so many great restaurants that offer outdoor seating in the Windy City.
Like
the dining options in Chicago, many restaurants in Houston have patios for those who enjoy eating outside
Definition
When we compare, we show how 2 or more things are similar or alike or have some qualities that are the same
Definition
These words alert the reader when the writer is going to compare or contrast two different things.
Block Method
What this method about?
In this method, the writer compares their subjects in two body paragraphs.
Structure
Body Paragraph 1 - Subject A
Reason 2
Reason 3
Reason 1
Body Paragraph 2 - Subject B
Reason 2
Reason 3
Reason 1
Introduction Paragraph
Background Information about the 2 subjects
Thesis statement
Mentions the 2 subjects
Lets the reader know if you will focus on similitaries or differences or both
Hook
It's a sentence that grabs reader's attention
Conclusion Paragraph
Restate the points of comparison (reasons)
Give an opinion or a realization
Restate the thesis
Show whether was similitaries, differences, or both
Definition