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Chapter 8: Exposition Comparing-and-Contrasting

Chapter 8: Exposition Comparing-and-Contrasting. Pages 162-185. Comparing and Contrasting What is it?. The act of noting similarities and differences between two things Helps refine analytical skills. What is a Comparison-and-Contrast Essay?.

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Chapter 8: Exposition Comparing-and-Contrasting

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  1. Chapter 8: Exposition Comparing-and-Contrasting Pages 162-185

  2. Comparing and ContrastingWhat is it? • The act of noting similarities and differences between two things • Helps refine analytical skills

  3. What is a Comparison-and-Contrast Essay? • Uses factual details to analyze similarities and differences between two or more persons, places, or things. • Essays include: • A topic involving two or more things that are in some ways similar and other ways different. • An introduction that includes the main point and body paragraphs that highlight similarities and differences. • An organization that highlights the points of comparison.

  4. Types of Comparison and-Contrast Essays • Product Comparisons: analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of two or more products. • Comparative Reviews: analyze books, movies, plays, or television programs and make a recommendation. • Comparisons of Literary Works: Analyze similarities and differences of two or more literary works.

  5. In-Class Work: Model from Literature • Read “Are Animals Smart?” by Bruce Brooks pp. 164-165 • Answer the following questions in your notes and be prepared to discuss. • What is the main idea of the essay? • What are the similar and differing points in the essay? • What do you think of the author’s assessment of the subject?

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