中级英语写作 (19).pdf

Unit 19 
 
 Comparison and Contrast Comparison and Contrast • comparing: similarities • contrasting: differences Comparison and Contrast essay Two types: informative and argumentative • argue: show one subject is better than the other • inform: present information about both subjects objectively, leaving readers to make their own decisions about which is better. Methods for organizing • The block method (whole-to-whole approach): thoroughly: subject A → subject B If a point is mentioned in relation to Subject A, the same point must be mentioned pertaining to Subject B, and in the same order. • The slice method (point-to-point approach): Point1: subject A → subject B Point2: subject A → subject B Tips • The block method be used if the space allocated to each subject is not very long; otherwise, the slice method is the better choice. • Besides, it is not a bad idea to use both the block method and the slice method, at different levels though, to present the similarities and differences between two subjects. 有缘学习更多+谓ygd3076考证资料