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Comparison and Contrast

Comparison and Contrast. 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

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Comparison and Contrast

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  1. ComparisonandContrast

  2. Comparison and Contrast • Engages in two alternatives • Make a decision by comparing alternatives in a series of relevant points and deciding the best advantage

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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)

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Questions: • Is your subject more alike or different? • Why are you making this comparison and/or contrast? • What do you want to explore and express about these subjects? • What is the ethical dilemma? • Is your writing clear and focused? • Have you maintained the organizational format?

  12. Include: • Only two units of c/c • A committed specific thesis • Analytical Critical Thinking • One writing pattern, format

  13. Assignment • Compare a set of two films from the three sets: • Watch the films closely taking notes. • Contemplate and analyze the films. • What is the ethical question in the films? • How does the decision of the characters affect society? • Use quotes from the films as evidence.

  14. Let’s discuss some images For Example:

  15. Life Choices Prisoner Homeless

  16. Freedoms Demonstrate Vote

  17. Moral Decisions War Peace

  18. The Question?

  19. 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?

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