FcComparative Essays compare two or more differetn texts, utilising their Textual Features, Perspectives or their Representation of people / ideas

Comparative Essay Structure

Comparative essays follow normal introduction / conclusion structures, however their paragraphs can be structured according to the Block, Alternating, and Integrated approaches.

Approaches to a Comparative Essay §

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Block Approach §

Discuss the first text, then in your discussion of the second text draw points of comparison to the first text, which, if possible in the time frame, are further discussed in a third paragraph.

The Block Approach - Example Paragraph 1: #d2b3ffa6; color: black">Text 1, 1st point of difference / similarity Paragraph 2: #d2b3ffa6; color: black">Text 1, 2nd point of difference / similarity Paragraph 3: #abf7f7a6; color: black">Text 2, 1st point of difference / similarity Paragraph 4: #abf7f7a6; color: black">Text 2, 2nd point of difference / similarity

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Alternating Approach §

Alternate between texts, Sequence your paragraphs in terms of points of comparison that you want to highlight. use Comparative Language to signpost each new point, which represents a similarity or difference between texts.

[!abstract|wide-2] The Alternating Approach - Example Paragraph 1: #d2b3ffa6; color: black">Text 1, 1st point of difference / similarity Paragraph 2: #abf7f7a6; color: black">Text 2, 2nd point of difference / similarity Paragraph 3: #d2b3ffa6; color: black">Text 1, 1st point of difference / similarity Paragraph 4: #abf7f7a6; color: black">Text 2, 2nd point of difference / similarity

WAGOLL of a Alternating Approach

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Integrated Approach Example §

In an integrated essay comparison occurs between each text in every paragraph, each body paragraph focuses on an aspect of the main theme or issue in the given question. This can be a good approach for timed essays, as comparison begins in the very first paragraph.

The Integrated Approach Paragraph 1: #d2b3ffa6; color:black">Text 1 & #abf7f7a6; color:black">Text 2, 1st point of Similarities / Diff. Paragraph 2: #d2b3ffa6; color:black">Text 1 & #abf7f7a6; color:black">Text 2, 2nd point of Similarities / Diff. Paragraph 3: #d2b3ffa6; color:black">Text 1 & #abf7f7a6; color:black">Text 2, 3rd point of Similarities / Diff.

Conclusion §

• Reiterate thesis or central argument
• Evaluate the extent of similarity / difference between the texts.
• Offer one or two implications arising from the comparison