8 essay develpoment by comparison__ and contrast

Essay development by

Comparison and ContrastSimilarities and Differences

A comparison explains how things are similar, and a contrast , how they are different.

Comparison ----- similarities Contrast ---- differences

In a comparison/contract paper, one explains or clarifies for one of the three following purposes:

1)To present information about something unfamiliar by comparing it with something familiar;2)To show the superiority of one thing by comparing it with another; and 3 )To show the reader of the similarities and differences of two things to help the reader to evaluate them.

The principles of selection and development

1)Only items of the same general class can be compared/contrasted. 2) A comparison/contrast essay usually follows a certain pattern(block or point-by-point organization).

3) The comparison/contrast should be balanced; the two items being compared / contrasted are to be given equal treatment.

4) The comparison/contrast should be supported by concrete and relevant facts. 5) A comparison/contrast shows similarities and differences in order to make a particular point.

OrganizationBlock organization Point-by-point organization

Block organizationSimilarities Point 1 (subject A and subject B) Point 2(subject A and subject B) Differences Point 3 (subject A and subject B) Point 4 (subject A and subject B)

Subject A Point 1 Point 2 Point 3Subject B Point 1 Point 2 Point 3

Block organization

Block organization has 4 paragraphs.

Introduction

The thesis statement should not include restrictions, like this: Subject A is similar to [or different from] Subject B.

All about Subject A

One body paragraph will discuss X, Y, and Z for Subject A; the other body paragraph will do the same for Subject B.

All about Subject B

Conclusion

Point by Point

Point 1 Subject A Subject B Point 2 Subject A Subject B Point 3 Subject A Subject B

Point-by-point organization

Point-by-point organization is a typical 5paragraph essay. The thesis statement will read like this:

Introduction

All about Point X All about Point Y All about Point Z

Because of X, Y, and Z, Subject A is similar to [or different from] Subject B.

Each body paragraph will discuss both Subject A and Subject B.

Conclusion

Contrast Structure Words-- Concession (unexpected result)

Contrast Structure Words-- Direct Opposition

Writing in class

Music from your parents’ youth and one from today.

the way of showing love in your parents’ days and that nowadays