Opposites
A quality of being unalike.
Difference
A specific or particular fact or item.
Detail
An underlying message or the big idea.
Theme
To examine for similarities.
Compare
A quality of being alike.
Similarity
The quality of having notable worth or influence.
Significance
To state a position or make an assertion.
Claim
To examine for differences.
Contrast
A personal benefit or gain.
Advantage
A word used to point out similarities and differences between two items.
Signal Word
An ending or result.
Conclusion
A relationship between or linking of two or more items.
Connection
A condition or situation that makes it more difficult to succeed.
Disadvantage
The perspective of the narrator.
Point-of-View
Support or proof in the form of details, examples and/or quotes.
Evidence
Identification, study and determination relationship between parts.
Analysis
The main topic of study in this unit.
Compare and Contrast Essay
To lack a neutral viewpoint on a particular topic.
Bias
Contains the developed thesis statement and related points that show the point-by-point or block organization.
Writing Plan
Make and support a claim by:
Using similarities (comparison) or differences (contrast).