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Comparison and Contrast
• Engages in two alternatives
• Make a decision by comparing alternatives in a series of relevant points and deciding the best advantage
Basis for C & C• Comparison – find and emphasize similarities
• Contrast – find and emphasize differences
• Either must have a basis for comparing or contrasting
• Something in common
In Writing• Subject - Important, two subjects, limit to relevant
and pertinent points
• Purpose - Reason to reveal new or important elements, insights
• Audience – Educate and enlighten
Analogy• Extended analogies used to clarify abstract or
complex ideas
• Comparison and/or contrast between two subjects analyzed through exploring aspects of the
subjects using complex analytical, critical thinking skills
• Visualize a new way of seeing the subjects
Organizational Structure• Must follow and maintain one of the two formats
for a compare and contrast writing
• Essay still has an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion
Subject by Subject (Block)• Subject A (paragraph)• Point 1• Point 2• Point 3• Point 4
• Subject B (paragraph)• Point 1• Point 2• Point 3• Point 4
Point by Point (Alternating)• Point 1
Subject A & B (paragraph)• Point 2
Subject A & B (paragraph)• Point 3
Subject A & B (paragraph)• Point 4
Subject A & B (paragraph)
Block Format• Introduction paragraph – both subjects
• Body paragraphs – one subject at a time
• Conclusion paragraph – both subjects
• Do NOT mixt subjects in any body paragraphs
Alternating Format• Introduction – both subjects
• Body – both subjects but only one point at a time
• Conclusion – both subjects
• Body paragraphs focus on one point at a time
Questions:1) Is your subject more alike or different?2) Why are you making this comparison and/or
contrast?3) What do you want to explore and express about
these subjects?4) What is the ethical dilemma?5) Is your writing clear and focused?6) Have you maintained the organizational format?
Include:• Only two units of c/c• A committed specific thesis• Analytical Critical Thinking• One writing pattern, format
Assignment• Compare a set of two films from the three sets:
1) Watch the films closely taking notes.2) Contemplate and analyze the films.3) What is the ethical question in the films?4) How does the decision of the characters
affect society?5) Use quotes from the films as evidence.
Life Choices
Prisoner Homeless
Freedoms
Demonstrate Vote
Moral Decisions
War Peace
The Question?
Remember• Compare two films• Have a specific thesis• Use analytical Critical Thinking• Stay in one writing pattern, format
What is the ethical decision in the films?