Compare and Contrast

The video tutorial explores the different purposes authors have for writing, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade. It explains how to compare and contrast texts, focusing on first-person and third-person accounts. Examples include a memoir by Michael Scotto and a biography by Jennifer Tkocs, both describing the same event. The tutorial highlights the differences in perspective and detail between the two accounts, emphasizing the importance of understanding the author's purpose and point of view.

How do the authors' access to information affect their accounts of the same event?

What emotions does Michael Scotto express in his memoir about the performance?

What questions should you ask to compare and contrast two pieces of writing?