Compare and Contrast Essays

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Compare and Contrast Essays

• - To express similarities and differences between
  two given elements

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Key Features

• multiple similar subjects
• Descriptive details
• Equal Time for topics
• Categorization
• Block or point-by-point
• organization
• transition to pinpoint
• like/different ideas

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Key words to look for in an essay prompt

• Compare
• Contrast
• Similarities
• Differences
• Likenesses

Discuss the similarities and differences between
a household goldfish and a saltwater shark
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Use These Words in You Essay

• Like ( like the goldfish, the shark also has
  gills)
• Similar to ( similar to the previous example)
• Differs ( the goldfish and shark differ in their
  diets)
• Also ( A Shark is also in the same family as the
  goldfish)
• Unlike ( unlike the goldfish, a shark has sharp
  teeth)
• On the other hand ( on the other hand, goldfish
  do not bite)

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Venn Diagram
Topic A Differences
Similarities between Topics A and B
Topic B Differences
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Create a Venn Diagram for the Following Items
Minimum 5 observations in each diagram section
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Look at your Venn Diagram and create a sample
Thesis Statement
Topic A and B are similar in (example), but are
very different when it comes to (example), and
(example).
EXAMPLE Sharks and goldfish are similar in body
features, but are very different when it comes to
their food choices and demeanor.