Compare and Contrast Essay

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Purpose of a compare and contrast essay?

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Analyze similarities and differences between subjects.

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Two main ways to structure a compare and contrast essay?

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Block method and point-by-point method

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Three parts of a compare and contrast essay:

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Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion

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Purpose of introduction in a compare and contrast essay?

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Provide background info, establish context, and present the thesis.

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Body paragraphs of a compare and contrast essay should include:

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Detailed comparisons and contrasts between the two subjects, with evidence and examples.

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Purpose of conclusion in a compare and contrast essay?

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Summarize main points and restate thesis.

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Difference between block and point-by-point methods in compare and contrast essays.

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Block method: one subject at a time; Point-by-point method: both subjects simultaneously.

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Common transition words in compare and contrast essays:

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Similarly, likewise, on the other hand, however, in contrast, whereas, yet

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Venn diagram's role in planning a compare and contrast essay?

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Helps organize similarities and differences between subjects, guiding essay structure.

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Key elements for comparing subjects in an essay:

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Identifying similarities & differences, organizing info, providing evidence/examples, and having a clear thesis.