+Include examples proving the similarities and/or differences exist. +Discussing a new feature in each new paragraph[r]
(1)(2)Comparison and contrast
essay
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A Comparison or Contrast essay is
an essay in which you either compare
something or contrast something
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A comparison essay is an essay in
which you emphasize the similarities
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A contrast essay is an essay in
(3)1 The similarities (compare) between two things in order
to make a point about them.
2 The differences (contrast) between two things in order
to make a point about them.
3 The similarities (compare) and/or differences
(contrast) between two things in order to make a point
4 The similarities (contrast) and/or differnces (compare)
(4)ORGANIZATIONS
1.Block organization.
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1 Introduction
+ Begin with a sentence that will catch the reader's interest + Name the two subjects and say they are very similar, very different or have many important similarities and differences
Body
- Describe featues of the first subject
- Include examples proving the similarities and/or differences exist
- Do not mention the second subject
-The next paragraphs must begin with a transition showing you are comparing the second subject to the first
Conclusion
+ Give a brief, general summary of the most important
similarities and differences
(6)1 Introduction
+ Begin with a sentence that will catch the reader's interest + Name the two subjects and say they are very similar, very different or have many important similarities and differences
2 Body
+Discuss how both subjects compare on feature one
+Transitions beginning each paragraph are made by repeating ideas, phrases or words
+Include examples proving the similarities and/or differences exist
+Discussing a new feature in each new paragraph
3.Conclusion
+ In this paragraph, give a brief, general summary of the most important similarities and differences
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