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How would you compare the two modes of transportation in the photo? On a separate piece of paper, write what comes to mind.  \nELEMENTS OF GREAT WRITING  \nWhat Is a Comparison Essay?  \nIn a comparison essay, you can compare ideas, people, different times in history—any two items that are related in some way. You can focus on the similarities between the two items, on the differences, or on both the similarities and the differences. Your goal is to show—in a meaningful way—how these items are similar or different, what their strengths and weaknesses are, or what their advantages and disadvantages are. In a history class, your essay might compare heroes of the French Revolution and the American Revolution. In an economics class, you might write about the differences between supply-side and demand-side economics. In a computer science class, you might write about the differences between cloud hosting and traditional hosting of data.  \nLike other essays, the comparison essay has an introductory paragraph that contains a hook anda thesis statement, two or three or more paragraphs that make up the body, and a concluding paragraph.  \nWRITER’S NOTE Avoiding Common Comparisons  \nGood comparison essays do not state the obvious. They show similarities in things that are considered different and, conversely, focus on the differences between things that are considered to be similar.  \nRe-enactors in uniforms from the American Revolution join a fourth of July parade in Massachusetts, USA.  \n70 UNIT 3 • Comparison Essays  \nPatterns of Organization  \nThere are two basic ways to organize a comparison essay—the block method and the point-by-point method.  \n\n| BLOCK METHOD | POINT-BY-POINT METHOD |\n| --- | --- |\n| Present one subject and all its points of comparison. Then do the same for the second subject. Discuss each subject completely without interruption. | Include both subjects in one point of comparison before moving on to the next point of comparison. |\n| Paragraph 1: Introduction\u003Cbr>Thesis: There are two solid options for data storage, each with pros and cons.\u003Cbr>Paragraph 2: Cloud data storage cost\u003Cbr>ease of use, reliability\u003Cbr>Paragraph 3: Traditional data storage cost\u003Cbr>ease of use, reliability\u003Cbr>Paragraph 4: Conclusion | Paragraph 1: Introduction\u003Cbr>Thesis: There are two solid options for data storage, each with pros and cons.\u003Cbr>Paragraph 2: Cost cloud data storage traditional data storage\u003Cbr>Paragraph 3: Ease of use cloud data storage traditional data storage\u003Cbr>Paragraph 4: Reliability cloud data storage traditional data storage\u003Cbr>Paragraph 5: Conclusion |\n\nNo matter which method of organization you choose, the information in a comparison essay must be presented in the same order. In the block-method example, notice that in Paragraph  \n2, all the important information about cloud data storage is presented (cost, ease of use, and reliability). The supporting information in Paragraph 3 also includes these three aspects in the same order with the focus on traditional data storage.  \nIn the point-by-point method, the points of development are also cost, ease of use, and reliability. Each paragraph contains information about both storage systems.  \nACTIVITY 1 | Comparing methods of organization  \nReview the two methods of organizing a comparison essay. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of both. Work with a partner to answer the questions.  \n1. Which method, block or point-by-point, requires more paragraphs?  \n2. Which is likely easier to organize and write?  \n3. As a reader, in which method are the points of comparison easier to follow?  \n71  \nACTIVITY 2 | Analyzing a comparison essay  \nThis essay compares some features of Brazil and the United States. Discuss t","cbCailsrmp6Rak98","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailsrmp6Rak98","pdf",47206014,"English","# What Is a Comparison Essay?\n## Patterns of Organization\n## Activity 1: Comparing methods of organization\n## Activity 2: Analyzing a comparison essay\n## Words to Know\n# Essay 3.1: Not as Different as One Would Think","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of a comparison essay?\",\"answer\":\"A comparison essay presents how two related items are similar, different, or both. It highlights strengths and weaknesses and explains advantages and disadvantages in a meaningful way.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the two main ways to organize a comparison essay?\",\"answer\":\"The block method covers one subject completely before covering the second. 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