Comparative Essays

Overall

  • How?

  • to what effect?- how is the author portraying it

  • utilise- use or include

  • or - focus on one not all

  • find similar things that happen, about the question

  • find differences things that happen about the questions

Thesis

  • make thesis 2 sentences for theses

  • show overall themes that are the same and or different

  • using however

  • what is the key message of the author

Introduction

  • hook that explores the Topic of the question

  • brief summary statements of both works taht connects to your question(one sentence to two per story)

  • comparative thesis statement with rich ideas and wording of the questions

Body Paragraph

  • answer the question in every paragraph

  • discuss authorial choices - analyse the choose the author has made, why did he do this and what are key factors of this

  • clear topic sentences with wording of the question and rich idea

  • concrete detail with literally features

  • commentary about the authors choices

  • transition words and phrases

  • comparative language and contrast

  • use authors name Farley often

  • litterly devices

  • authors choices

  • at lot of referring to the the story

  • write analytically

  • in the thesis write one sentence for similarities and differences

  • need to use the key terms of the question a lot of times

  • quotation not a quote

  • reference the story a lot

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Overall

  • How?: Analyze how the author conveys their messages.

  • To what effect?: Consider the impact of these portrayals on the audience.

  • Utilise: Integrate quotes and examples effectively into your analysis.

  • Or: Choose to focus on one aspect instead of multiple aspects of the story.

  • Find similarities: Identify recurring themes or motifs that the texts share in response to the question.

  • Find differences: Note contrasting themes or approaches between the two texts relevant to the discussion.

Thesis

  • Frame your thesis in two comprehensive sentences that encapsulate the essence of your comparison.

  • Highlight both similarities and differences in themes, preferably using the word "however" to emphasize contrasts.

  • Clarify the key message or argument the author is making within the thesis statement.

Introduction

  • Start with a captivating hook that piques interest in the topic of the question.

  • Provide a brief summary of both works that connects to your question, ideally one to two sentences per story.

  • Conclude the introduction with a comparative thesis statement laden with rich language and thoughtful insights derived from the question.

Body Paragraph

  • Ensure that each paragraph directly answers the question.

  • Discuss specific authorial choices: analyze the selections made by the author, the motivations behind these choices, and their crucial implications.

  • Use clear and focused topic sentences that reference the wording of the question while encompassing rich ideas.

  • Include concrete details that showcase literary features, such as symbolism or imagery.

  • Provide thorough commentary on the authors' choices, explaining their significance in relation to the context of the stories.

  • Employ transition words and phrases to ensure coherence and fluidity between ideas.

  • Utilize comparative language to draw contrasts and similarities effectively throughout your analysis.

Additional Guidelines

  • Frequently reference the author's name, especially Farley, as you discuss their works.

  • Incorporate literary devices and authorial choices into your analysis.

  • Ensure that you are consistently referring back to the stories during your writing.

  • Write analytically, focusing on deeper meanings rather than surface-level observations.

  • In your thesis, strive to compose one sentence that encapsulates both the similarities and the differences presented in your analysis.

  • Make extensive use of the key terms found in the question to reinforce your arguments.

  • Opt to use the term "quotation" rather than "quote" for formality.

References

  • Consistently reference the stories throughout your analysis to ground your arguments in concrete examples.