Purpose of a compare/contrast essay?

Discuss similarities and differences of two subjects.

Does NOT state the obvious:

In Grimm's Cinderella, magic helps bring Cinderella and her prince together; in the African Cinderella, magic is embodied by the prince.

engages the reader and introduces BOTH subjects.

Suitable thesis statement for your assignment:

Your Cinderella and those around the world teach that goodness triumphs over evil, the world will avenge those who have been unkind, and those who leave us never leave our hearts.

Point-by-point comparison:

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

Conclusion paragraph should include:

Summary of main points & final opinion.

Comparison in Cinderella stories

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

Contrasts between Cinderellas:

Domitila shows cooking talent; Grimm's Cinderella shows none.

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

Listed above are transition words for comparing two things.

Transition words: although, but, differ, even though, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, unless, unlike, while, yet.

Transition words for contrasting two things.

Info in a body paragraph:

topic sentence, similarities, transition sentence, differences, closing sentence

Info in topic & closing sentences of body paragraphs:

two subjects, words similar & different, and a point of comparison

to add more details, explanations, examples.

Transition sentence placement in body paragraphs?

Between similarities and differences.

Purpose of transition sentence in body paragraphs?

Helps create coherence - the reader can easily move from similarities being compared to differences being contrasted.

Differences between Fourth of July and Veteran's Day?

Fourth of July celebrates independence; Veteran's Day honors veterans.

COMPARE AND CONTRAST ESSAYS Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Comparison essays focus on:

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similarities

2.

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Contrast essays focus on:

Back

similarities

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Focus on comparing OR contrasting in your essay.

Back

True

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

5-paragraph compare/contrast essay format?

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Point-by-point method

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Compare/contrast essay format with 4 paragraphs:

Back

Block method

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Most common compare/contrast format?

Back

Point-by-point method

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Compare/contrast method for "then and now" essays?

Back

Block method

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