Purpose
What are synonyms commonly associated with compare and contrast?
S___________ & D__________
What are Similarities & Differences
If you were making a comparison between two football players, what should the audience know about so you DON'T have to include context or background information about football or football players?
What is football
What is the point-by-point method
If you wanted to write a compare and contrast essay, what is something you could use to organize the things each items has only itself and the things they share?
What is a venn diagram
What is the method that compares two things that are alike?
What is the strict method
If the audience knows about the topics being discussed, what can you focus more on when comparing and contrasting?
What is the analysis
Which strategy would be best for short essays, but has trouble organizing material?
What is the divided or subject-by-subject strategy
If you were to compare Leonardo DiCaprio to Brad Pitt, what method would this be considered? (two actors)
What is the strict Method- two things in same group(similar/alike)
What is the method that compares things that do NOT seem alike.
What is the fanciful method
What must topics be to make sure the comparison flows and feels equal?
What is balanced
Which strategy presents an alternating argument of each topic showing one aspect of Topic A then the same aspect of Topic B before moving on?
What is the alternating or point-by-point strategy
If you were talking to an elementary school student about high school topics, such as physics or the Constitution, what would you need to include to ensure they understand the topic and the comparison?
What is background information and/or context