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| ELEMENTS
OF LANGUAGE <MODEL
BANK HOME |
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| Comparison-Contrast
Essay |
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| A comparison-contrast
essay lets you look at how two things are alike and how they are different.
You might write a comparison-contrast essay to explain something to other
people, or you might write one to help you make a good decision. |
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Many comparison-contrast essays use the structure illustrated in the framework
below. Print this framework and use it as a guide when you write your own
comparison-contrast essay. |
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Introduction
• Attention-grabbing
opener
• Main idea statement |
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Hook
your reader Grab your reader's attention quickly with an interesting
introduction. Begin with a mysterious statement, a funny story, a question,
or an interesting description.
State your main idea Introduce your subjects and explain whether
you will compare them, contrast them, or both. |
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Body
• Subject #1
Point of comparison #1
(with logical support)
Point of comparison #2
(with logical support)
• Subject #2
Point of comparison #1
(with logical support)
Point of comparison #2
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Organize
your points Introduce your first subject and discuss all points of comparison.
Then, write about your second subject and discuss all points of comparison.
Be sure to write about each point of comparison in the same order.
Use details to support each point Make sure to support each point of
comparison with evidence. Use examples, stories that prove a point, or sensory
details. |
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Conclusion
• Summary of body paragraphs |
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Sum
it up Sum up the results of your analysis. Restate the main idea from
the introduction. Then, try to finish up with a statement that gives your
readers something to consider. |
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