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Comparison

A comparison is when the author shows how two or more things are alike or different. Helps you see a relationship between two things.

Two major points in comparison

1) The subjects being compared 2)The points of comparison

The subjects being compared

ex : Apples vs oranges

The points of comparison

.These are the specific aspects or qualities you're using to compare the subjects. Example :behavior, cost, convenience, speed

Two Organizational strategies

1) subject by subject 2) Point by point

Subject by subject

You talk about one subject completely, then move on to another.

. Example

Paragraph I -cats: Talks about cats, behavior, care, and exercise

Paragraph two dogs: talk about dogs, behavior, care, and exercise

Point by point

You compare both subjects one point at a time side-by-side

Example (cats us dogs)

Paragraph 1- behavior:

Compare cat and dog behavior

Paragraph 2- care :

Compare how cats and dogs are careful for

Paragraph 3 - excercise:

Compare their exercise needs.