Compare and Contrast

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Purpose of a compare/contrast essay?

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Discuss similarities and differences of two subjects.

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Compare/contrast essay: more interesting focus?

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Focus on the differences.

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The hook...

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engages the reader and introduces BOTH subjects.

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Point-by-point comparison:

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Each paragraph focuses on one point of comparison (similarities or differences).

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Comparison in Cinderella stories

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In both Grimm's Cinderella and the Egyptian Cinderella, the prince must find the girl who fits the shoe.

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Contrasts between Cinderellas:

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Domitila shows cooking talent; Grimm's Cinderella shows none.

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Transition words for comparing: also, as, as well as, both, in the same manner, in the same way, like, likewise, most important, same, similar, too.

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Listed above are transition words for comparing two things.

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Transition words: although, but, differ, even though, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, unless, unlike, while, yet.

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Transition words for contrasting two things.