Comparison and Contrast
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Comparison and Contrast
比较和对照的写作方法
A Brief Introduction
Definitions of comparison and contrast comparison: You are asked to explain how two or more things are alike.
Contrast: You are asked to explain how two or more things are different.
一.目标:掌握英语作文中比较和对照的写作方法(比较着重相似点,而对照强调不同之处);
二.使用比较和对照写作方法的一般是说明文与论说文,常见的比较对照有两种方式:
1. 块状比较方式(block presentation or the subject-by-subject),先A后B,即A1, A2, A3...;B1,B2,B3...。
2. 逐点比较方式(alternating presentation or the point-by-point),AB交错,即A1,B1;A2,B2;A3,B3...。
Comparison and contrast is a method that is often used by writers to analyze the similarities and differences between two subjects. To compare is
to bring out the similarities between two things, and to contrast, which is a form of comparison, is to emphasize the differences between them. As a result, we can understand the two subjects better than we would do if we just examine the two individually.
In writing a comparison and contrast essay, you may emphasize either the similarities or the differences between the two subjects, or if you like, you may include in your essay both the similarities and differences. No matter what you may emphasize in your essay, remember you should make a point in your essay, that is, there should be a purpose for making the comparison and the contrast. If the two items are too similar or too different, there won’t be any point in comparing or contrasting them.
Three purposes for making a comparison and contrast:
A. To present information about something unfamiliar by comparing it with something familiar.
B. To show the superiority of one thing by comparing it with another.
C. To show the reader of the similarities and differences of two things to help the reader understand or evaluate them.
The organization of a comparison and contrast essay: A .How to introduce a comparison and contrast essay
You can introduce your comparison and contrast essay by explaining clear your purpose for making the comparison and/or contrast. You can also present the background information that promotes you to write the essay. B. How to organize the body of a comparison and contrast essay:
When you come to the body of a comparison and contrast essay, you should follow the following two steps:
Identifying the points: If you don’t know what points to compare and/or contrast about the subjects, you can create a list of potential points for each of the subjects. Then you can rearrange these points.
2. Choosing an effective pattern to organize the similarities and differences. a) The subject-by-subject pattern: to present each of the two subjects separately, that is, to present first about one of the subjects, covering the points completely, then proceed to the other subject, also covering all the
points completely. In general, this way works better in short essays where few aspects are considered, or where the writer’s interest is in the whole. Its pattern is like the following:
b) The point-by-point pattern: to discuss the two subjects for each point of comparison and contrast, that is, you write about the first point in terms of the similarities and differences between the two subjects, then proceed to the next point, and so on. This way is preferable in long essays where many aspects are mentioned, for a long discussion of the various aspects of one item puts too much burden on the reader’s memory. Its pattern is like the following:
c) The sim-diff pattern: The writer puts all the similarities between the subjects together and all the differences together. This technique is suitable for those subjects whose similarities and differences are more balanced. In an essay using this pattern to organize the body part, the whole essay will be arranged in the following way: Introduction Similarities Differences Conclusion
C. How to end a comparison and contrast essay:
Your conclusion should help your readers draw conclusions. You may propose an action, stimulate the reader or make a generalization. You can also restate your purpose in a fresh way.
Country Life and City Life
It is really hard to say which is better than the other, city life or rural life. Both have their merits and shortcomings.
Living in the city has a great many advantages. First, you can enjoy various kinds of foods, both foreign and domestic. Second, there are more cultural activities in the city – you can go to the concert, the theatre, the movies or the disco club after a day’s hard work. But city life has many problems, too. The overcrowded population, traffic jam, industrial pollution, and the lack of understanding between people may result in disease and unhappiness. Living in the country, however, you can watch the magnificent sunrise and sunset and listen to the bird singing in the tree. If you want, you can certainly have a huge garden when a small green space seems a luxury in the city. In the country, you don’t have so much worries. You can enjoy the pleasure of work by planting seeds in the earth and watching them grow into flowers and finally into fruits or food. But rural life may not be that perfect. Things are going so slowly that sometimes you may feel that you are absolute left behind in some remote corners of the world. You may again miss the parties, friends and movies in the city.
Like anything else, country life and city life have their advantages and disadvantages. The best solution may be that you enjoy pleasures of both lives and get rid of their inconveniences.
Middle School Life and College Life
There are many differences between middle school and the college. First,in middle school,we have to listen to what the teacher says in class, to understand the content of the text. But in college,we must study by ourselves before class. If not,we couldn't follow the teacher. Second,there are lots of rules in middle school. For example,we should wear the uniform,the girls must have their hair cut short, and we are not allowed to make boy- or girlfriends. However,in college,we have more freedom. We can wear the clothes we like. And the girls could have long beautiful hair. We are also free to make boy or girlfriends. The third,in the middle school,we must study first. That means we could do nothing but study. In contrast,we have to do everything by ourselves in college. That means we must plan our time carefully. There are also other differences between our school life and our college life. We have to learn to adapt ourselves to college life.
三.写作步骤
1. 写前阶段:写作提纲
1) 对两个对象或一个对象的两个方面进行比较与对照分析,找出相似点/不同之处。
如分析Online shopping or in-store shopping(网络购物还是店内购 Advantages Convenient; Online shopping Cheap; A lot of selections Personal, talk; In-store Know the quality; shopping Good for health
tiring Time-consuming; Disadvantages Cheated; Cannot see the items in person; Expensive; 2. 写作阶段:利用相关资料,组织结构与内容 1) Useful words and phrases:
by contrast, on the contrary, while, whereas, on the other hand, unlike, instead, but, conversely, different from, however, nevertheless, otherwise, whereas, unlike, yet, in contrast, even so, less/more/faster...than, although, in opposition to, on the contrary, on the other hand, on the opposite side
2)Useful expressions
? Just like a coin has two sides, everyting has its advantages and disadvantages, and … is no exception. ?
The advantage far outweigh the disadvantages. The advantages of A are much greater than those of B.
A may be preferable to B, but A suffers from the disadvantages that... ? For all the disadvantages, it has its compensating advantages. ? Like anything else, it has its faults. ? A and B has several points in common. ? A bears some resemblances to B. ? However, the same is not applicable to B. ? A and B differ in several ways. ?
Evidently, it has both negative and positive effects. ? The same is true of B. ?
Wondering as A is ,it has its drawbacks. ?
It is true that A ... , but the chief faults (obvious defects )are ...
比较型作文常用句型 首段
It is widely accepted / an undeniable fact that… There used to be a heated discussion over … Nowadays, there are two ways to…, such as A and B. Some people prefer …., while others insist that… T
hose who are in favor of A argue that…
But I am in favor of … / But I prefer to do…/But I agree with the former/latter one 中立的观点:
As for me, I ‘m in favor of a combination of A and B./ I prefer to combine A and B. Personally, I prefer to strike a balance between A and B. 主体部分
First and foremost,… What’s more,… Last but not least, First of all,… Moreover,… Most importantly,… It is true that A is…,but B…
There are several strong points of A.
The advantages of A are much greater than those of B However, the advantages of A outweigh it disadvantages. 结尾段
For this reason, I like doing…. Of course, A has its own merits. But I’m still in favor of B. 3)Useful Writing Patterns (1)块状比较模板: 模板一
It is really hard to say which is better than the other, A or B. Both have their merits and shortcomings.
A has a great many advantages. First, …. Second, …. Third, …. Wondering as A is , it has its drawbacks. First of all, …. Besides, …. B is quite different from B in many ways. Its positive sides are as follows. Firstly, …. Sencondly, …. Like anyting else, B has its faults, such as….
Evidently, both A and B have their positive and negative aspects.The best solution may be that you enjoy pleasures of the both and get rid of their inconveniences. 模板二 The topic of ____ (主题) is becoming more and more popular recently. There are two sides of opinions about it. Some people say _A__ is their favorite. They hold their view for the reason of ______(A理由一). What’s more, _____(A理由二). Moreover, _____(A理由三).
While others think that __B__ is a better choice in the following three reasons.
Firstly,______ (B理由一).Secondly/Besides, ______ (B理由二). Thirdly/ Finally, ______(B 理由三).
For my point of view, I think ______(我的观点). The reason is that _____ (原因). As a matter of fact, there are some other reason to explain my choice. For me, the former is surely a wise choice. 模板三
There is a heated debate over ______(主题). It is commonly accepted that __A__ . In contrast, others think that __B___ .
Those who hold the first opinion suggest that ______(A理由一). In their view, ______ (A理由二).
However, others think ______(B理由一).They argue that _______(B理由二) . Considering one after another, I stand on the side of _A/B__ . First of all, ______(原因 一). Furthermore, _______(原因二). Thirdly, ______(原因三). Therefore, I am in favor of the idea _____ (我的观点). (2)逐点比较框架:
Both A and B are very popular in today’s society. Just like a coin has two sides, everyting has its advantages and disadvantages, and A and B are no exception.
There are many differences between A and B. In the first place, A…. On the contrary, B…. In the second place,A …. Unlike A, B…. Last but by no means the least, A …. By contrast, B….
Both A and B have their strong points and weak points respectively. People can choose which way to use according to their own likes and dislikes.
Beijing and Shanghai
As we all know, Beijing and Shanghai are two major cities in China. But they have some similarities and differences.
Beijing is the national capital, the political and cultural center of the nation while Shanghai is the most populous city in China and a very modern economic powerhouse. Beijing is the emperor’s seat in the north; conversely, Shanghai is the giant of the south. In winter, it’s much colder in Beijing than in Shanghai.
Besides differences, they also share some similarities. For example, there are traffic jams in both cities. Like Shanghai, Beijing also has a large population. And the people and government in both cities are very capable. Beijing held Olympic Games in 2008 while Shanghai holds the 2010 World Expo.
All in all, Beijing and Shanghai are two great cities in China. We are proud of both.
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