COMPARE AND CONTRAST

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Purpose of a compare/contrast essay?

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Discuss similarities and differences of two subjects.

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The hook...

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engages the reader and introduces BOTH subjects.

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Thesis statement definition.

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Main claims of the essay.

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Point-by-point comparison:

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Each paragraph focuses on one point of comparison (similarities or differences).

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Organizational style of comparing Grimm's Cinderella with global versions: Paragraph 1 - comparison of how they are saved from slavery; Paragraph 2 - comparison of their kindness.

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Point by Point Method

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Comparison in Cinderella stories:

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In both Grimm's Cinderella and the Egyptian Cinderella, the prince must find the girl who fits the shoe.

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Using ________ in your essay helps readers know when comparing and contrasting.

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transition words

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Words/Phrases for Comparison:

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Similarly

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Difference between block and point by point method?

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The way in arranging the ideas.

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Transition words for comparing two things: Also, as, as well as, both, in the same manner, in the same way, like, likewise, most important, same, similar, too.

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Listed above are transition words for comparing two things.