Understanding Comparative Analysis

What might you be comparing in a comparative analysis?

• Two different sports

• Two different planets

• Two different types of food

• Two different forms of literature

What is important to give to both sides in a comparative analysis?

• Only your opinion

• Different amounts of research

• A brief overview

• Equal weight and research

What should you do with the views of both sides?

• Summarize them briefly

• Juxtapose them

• Ignore them

• Choose one side

What is the first step in taking notes for a comparative analysis?

• Take all the notes you can on the first one

• Write a conclusion

• Divide them into categories

• Start with the second one

What should you do after taking notes on the first subject?

• Take all the notes you can on the second one

• Start writing the analysis

• Discuss with a friend

• Take a break

What is the final step mentioned for preparing your notes?

• Publish your analysis

• Divide them into categories

• Present them to a class

• Throw them away

What could be a topic for a comparative analysis?

• The fastest animal in the world

• How to bake a cake

• The best movie of the year

• Two different approaches to politics

What is the primary purpose of identifying an argument's premises and conclusion?

• To evaluate the argument's emotional appeal

• To assess the argument's clarity and structure

• To determine the argument's validity and soundness

• To identify the argument's target audience