Comparing and Contrasting Techniques

The video tutorial explores strategies for comparing and contrasting ideas, events, or objects. It introduces the use of charts and Venn Diagrams to identify similarities and differences, using examples like vampire depictions. The tutorial also discusses organizing a paper by grouping information subject by subject or point by point. It emphasizes the value of brainstorming similarities and differences to develop ideas or arguments.

What is the primary purpose of comparing and contrasting in writing?

• To avoid writing a conclusion

• To fill up space in the paper

• To confuse the reader

• To develop a deeper understanding of the subjects

Which tool is suggested for making new connections among ideas?

• A pie chart

• A table

• A bar graph

• A line graph

What is the benefit of using a chart for comparison?

• It is visually appealing

• It confuses the reader

• It helps in identifying key points of comparison

• It makes the paper longer

What is the first step in using a chart for comparison?

• Writing the conclusion

• Drawing the chart

• Listing all possible topics

• Creating rows and columns for factors and items

What is a Venn Diagram primarily used for?

• Showing both similarities and differences

• Listing only similarities

• Listing only differences

• Creating a timeline

In a Venn Diagram, where do you list the features that are common?

• In a separate list

• Outside the circles

• In the overlapping area

• In the separate circles

What should you do after listing similarities in a Venn Diagram?

• Erase the diagram

• Start a new diagram

• List unique features in the overlapping area

• List unique features in the separate parts of the circles

What is one method of organizing a paper mentioned in the video?

• Random order

• Chronological order

• Subject by subject

• Alphabetical order

How should points of comparison be organized within sections?

• In any order

• In reverse order

• In the same order

• Alphabetically

What is an alternative method to organize a paper besides subject by subject?

• Randomly

• By importance

• Point by point

• Chronologically