Reading & Writing: Third Quarter (Compare and Contrast, Cause and Effect, Persuasion)

Compare and Contrast Essay

The purpose of this essay is to analyze the differences and/or the similarities of two distinct subject

Compare and Contrast Essay

A type of essay that analyzes two subjects by either comparing or contrasting them or both. Its purpose is not to state the obvious, but rather to illuminate subtle differences or unexpected similarities between two subject.

Accurate Topic Evaluation

Uses comparing and contrasting to know significant points of similarity and difference in order to be accurate

Basis of Comparison

A technique when writing Compare and Contrast that requires a specific basis; a common point of comparison or contrast

Basis of Comparison

A technique when writing Compare and Contrast that states that by pointing out the characteristics that the two components or topics have in common, it will provide supporting details or sub-details to make your sentences more sensible

Alternating Method

A technique when writing Compare and Contrast that allows you to take turns in discussing the characteristics of the first topic, followed by the second one

Block Method

A technique when writing Compare and Contrast that is like developing your idea in chunk; the first paragraph will only contain the characteristics of the first topic, while the second paragraph contain discussions about the second topic

Combination Method

A technique when writing Compare and Contrast that combines altering and block method of writing; allows you to write more structured comparison and contrast essay; run through a series of sentences or paragraphs with alternating method, then eventually use the block method for explanation

Cause and Effect

A type of essay that explains to the reading why a certain situation occurred, the consequences connect to that particular event or situation, or discussion of both

Thesis Statement

A part of an essay that is the last sentence of the introduction which helps to control the ideas in your paper. More Specific.

Topic Sentence

A part of an essay that is the first sentence of each paragraph in the body. it introduces the idea or main point that will be discussed in a particular paragraph. helpful in making smooth transitions between each paragraph. More Broader.

Persuasive Essay

A type of essay that presents your personal point of view in a certain topic or issue. Requires an organized argument with explanation and evidence so that the readers can easily be persuaded.

Persuasive Essay

A type of essay that encourages the readers to do a certain action or decision. Focuses mainly on your own perspective about the topic, with emotions entangled to it

Argumentative Essay

A type of essay that present not only just a one-sided argumentation but also the opposing viewpoints in order to create a counterclaim

Argumentative Writing

The goal of this writing is to get the reader to acknowledge that your side is valid and deserve consideration as another point of view

Persuasive Writing

The goal of this writing is to get the reader to agree with you and your point of view on a particular topic

Argumentative Writing

The general technique of this writing is that it offers the reader relevant reasons, credible facts, and sufficient evidence to support that the writer has a valid and worthy perspective

Persuasive Writing

The general technique of this writing is that it blends facts and emotions in attempt to convince the reader that the writer is “right” (Often relies on Opinion)

Argumentative Writing

The starting point of this writing is to Research a topic and then align with one side

Persuasive Writing

The starting point of this writing is to Identify a topic and your side

Argumentative Writing

The viewpoint used in this writing is acknowledging that opposing views exist, to give you the opportunity to counter these views tactfully in order to show why you feel that your own is the more worthy one to hold. Writer presents multiple perspectives, although is clearly for one side

Persuasive Writing

The viewpoint used in this writing is based on personal conviction that particular way of thinking is the only sensible way to think. Writer presents one perspective — their side.

Argumentative Writing

The attitude of this writing is to simply to get the reader to consider you have an idea worthy of listening to, the writer is sharing a conviction, whether the audience ends up agreeing or not

Persuasive Writing

The attitude of this writing is to gain another “vote” so they ”go” after readers more aggressively; More personal, more passionate, more emotional