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Structuring a Compare and Contrast Essay
1. Introduction-thesis 2. Subject 1- topic sentence Trait 1 Trait 2 Trait 3 3. Subject 2 – topic sentence Trait 1 Trait 2 Trait 3 4. Conclusion
Subject by Subject
Comparing and Contrasting Summer and Winter in subject format
Introduction I. Summer – There are several characteristics that
contribute to summer being an enjoyable time of year Trait 1 Temperature Trait 2 Activities Trait 3 Colors 2. Winter – The characteristics of winter differ from summer
because winter conditions are often unbearable and less pleasant.
Trait 1 Temperature Trait 2 Activities Trait 3 Colors
Example
1. Introduction – thesis 2. Trait 1 – topic sentence Subject 1 Subject 2 3. Trait 2 – topic sentence Subject 1 Subject 2 4. Trait 3 – topic sentence Subject 1 Subject 2 5. Conclusion
Trait by Trait
Comparing and Contrasting summer and winter in trait by trait format
Introduction I. Temperature – The biggest difference between winter and
summer is the temperature. A. Summer B. Winter II. Activities – Summer and winter months are full of activities;
yet, the activities that take place are often quite different A. Summer B. Winter III. Colors – Although colors are present during both summer and
winter, they drastically differ. A. Summer B. Winter Conclusion
Example
Work plays a major role in controlling the lives of Alan and Bigger. Alan struggles to function with the pressure he feels from his demanding boss. He attempts to find another job, and he eventually finds one that interests him. Like Alan, Bigger also feels pressure and anxiety. He is working with a privileged family which often makes Bigger feel like a foreigner; therefore, Bigger also quits. However, unlike Alan, Bigger cannot find employment that he is passionate about.
Example Paragraph
Similarities and differences are identified with transitional words and phrases
Transitions must be used when going from one idea to the next
To compare use the following transitions:- also, likewise, similarly, in the same
manner, just as, in the same way- To contrast use the following transitions:- although, but, despite, even though,
however, in contrast, in spite of, nevertheless, on the other hand
Transitions
Transitions – pg 70 in College Writer
Example of Transitions