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For both types of organization, the introduction is
the same.
In a
, one body paragraph will explain
the similarities between the two subjects and one
paragraph will explain the differences.
In a
, one paragraph will explain
similarities between one main idea in the two
subjects and one paragraph will deal with differences
in the same main idea, and so on.
Introduction
Similarities
Differences
Conclusion
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Introduction
Similarity #1
Difference #1
Similarity #2
Difference #2
Conclusion
In block organization, the body paragraphs first
present the similarities in the two subjects. Then, in
separate paragraphs, the differences are presented.
For the
, the body paragraphs first
present the similarities as a set then, after a
transition, present the differences as a separate set.
Introduction
Similarities
Differences
Conclusion
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Introduction
Similarity #1
Similarity #2
Transition
Difference #1
Difference #2
Conclusion
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For both types of comparison and contrast
essay, the conclusion is the same.
Introduces the topic There are two places that have had a
and general profound impact on my life. One of them is
information
New York City, and the other is
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. When you
The specific compare them, they seem like dramatically
things that will
be compared. It different places, but they have some things
also gives the in common, and I love them both.
writer¶s opinion
about the topic
Introduces the There are many reasons why New York seems
similarities
with general like my home away from home. Both cities are
statements striking and distinctive. For example, each has
its own nickname. Everyone knows New York is
³the Big Apple.´ Quetzaltenango is known as
³Xela´ (pronounced (shey-la), which is a lot
easier to say! Second, both cities have a
Examples of
³Central Park´ where people like to go and
similarities
between the walk. Although Central Park in Xela is smaller,
two cities its tropical flowers and colonial architecture
explain why
mean it is just as beautiful as New York¶s.
the writer likes
the two cities Furthermore, when you walk around Xela, you
find many tourists and people from other
countries, just like New York. For me, this
means conversations in Xela are just as
interesting as conversations in New York.
Introduces the Despite their similarities, these cities are
differences different. ãife in Xela is more colorful and the
pace of life is slower. For this reason,
whenever I return to Xela, it is like an escape.
When I arrive, the first thing I notice is the
Specific color. In New York, many people wear black to
examples of the be stylish, but in Xela stylish clothing is the
differences rainbow-colored clothing of the indigenous
people. And because Xela is smaller, the
beautiful green mountains outside the city are
always visible. The second thing I notice is the
pace of life.
They say New York never sleeps, and it must
be true, because I always see people walking
and cars on the streets even late at night. In the
evening, my Guatemalan city definitely sleeps.
More specific
Some younger people go out dancing and
examples of some families take a walk in the city¶s Central
the differences Park, but by ten o¶clock the streets are pretty
deserted. On the other hand, New Yorkers are
often in such a hurry, they don¶t even stop to
eat. For breakfast they buy food on the street,
and eat it while they are walking or on the
subway. At lunch they order food from work and
eat at their desks. In Xela people eat their
breakfast at home and most come home from
work for a much more relaxed and longer
lunch.
Restates the In conclusion, these are two cities I love. For
topic and main
ideas me, both are home, are unique, and are filled
with interesting people. These places represent
The Writer¶s the best of both worlds. New York is more
opinion
hurried and rushed when I need energy, and
A final
thought about
Xela gives me a slower pace when I need to
the topic relax. Together they keep me balanced.
Notice that the introduction introduces the topic clearly and
does not give too many details. It also clearly states the
writer¶s opinion about the topic.