Compare and Contrast Essays

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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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Basic structure of a compare and contrast essay:

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Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

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First step in writing a compare and contrast essay

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Choose a topic or subjects to compare and contrast

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In a compare and contrast essay, the introduction should include:

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A hook, background info, and a thesis statement.

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Difference between comparing and contrasting in an essay:

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Comparing identifies similarities; contrasting identifies differences.

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Aspects to analyze when comparing a character to Beowulf:

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heroic qualities, role, motivations and values, physical abilities and strengths, impact on the narrative

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Similarities between Beowulf and a fictional character:

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Both are characters in literature.

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Differences between Beowulf and a fictional character.

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Beowulf is a specific character from an epic poem, while a fictional character can be from any work of fiction.

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Importance of using evidence/examples in essays:

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Adds credibility, supports arguments, provides proof, illustrates similarities/differences, engages the reader, and enhances persuasiveness.