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Contrastive Paragraph

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Trâ ̀n Thi ̣ Thu Hiê ̀n [email protected]

It is better to plant a single seed than to dream of the tree it could be.

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Differences

Similarities

Comparison Contrast

December 3,

2013 2 Tran Hien - KTA

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Even though Arizona and Rhode Island are both states of the U.S., they

are strikingly different in many ways. For example, the physical size of

each state is different. Arizona is large, having an area of 114,000 square

miles, whereas Rhode Island is only about a tenth the size, having an

area of only 1,214 square miles. Another difference is in the size of the

population of each state. Arizona has about four million people living in it,

but Rhode Island has less than one million. The two states also differ in

the kinds of natural environments that each has. For example, Arizona is a

very dry state, consisting of large desert areas that do not receive much

rainfall every year. However, Rhode Island is located in a temperate zone

and receives an average of 44 inches of rain per year. In addition, while

Arizona is a landlocked state and thus has no seashore, Rhode Island lies

on the Atlantic Ocean and does have a significant coastline.

December 3,

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Block organization

Point-by-point organization

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A

A1

A2

A3

B

B1

B2

B3

Each subject is discussed separately; features about each subject are grouped together.

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A1

B1

A2

B2

A3

B3

One relevant feature for one subject is discussed, then the same feature with a different subject.

December 3,

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Living in a big city vs. Living in a small town

Services

Opportunities

Safety

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Topic sentence

• There are major differences between living in a big city and a small town.

Body

• Living in a big city: Services, Opportunities, Safety

• Living in a small town: Services, Opportunities, Safety

Concluding sentence

• In brief, living in a small town and living in a large city both present benefits for different people depending on their life styles.

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Concluding sentence

In brief, living in a small town and living in a large city both present benefits for different people depending on their life styles.

Body

Services: Big city vs. Small town

Opportunities: Big city vs. Small town

Safety: Big city vs. Small town

Topic sentence

There are major differences between living in a big city and a small town.

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Block pattern

Point-by-point pattern

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Jessica Simpson and Ashley Simpson are both same in a sense that they

are both famous singers and even sisters, yet they are quite different in

many ways. Jessica was always sure what she wanted to do with her life and

worked very hard whereas Ashley enjoyed what life had to offer her at the

moment. Jessica was in voice lessons and started to sing Gospel music

during her high school career. On the other hand, Ashley took dance classes

and learned how to perform to Hip-hop music. Jessica is more well known as

the air head sister. For example, they both did a breath mint commercial

together, and it poked fun of Jessica’s blond moments by having Ashley point

them out. Jessica is more “girly” of the sisters. She loves to wear dresses,

high-heels, and has the blond bombshell look, unlike Ashley who has more

of a punk style. Jessica Simpson’s music has more of a classical pop tone,

while Ashley’s music has more of a pop-rock ring to it. Both of these girls are

hard workers and both are very successful singers although they are very

extraordinary in their own ways.

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Although my sister and I look alike, we have plenty of differences. My sister,

Jessica, is thirteen years old, and she is in the eighth grade. She likes to be

with a lot of people at once and always has something going on. She takes

more of a relaxed attitude towards her schooling. Jess is into many sports, and

is more of a tomboy than many other girls. She is definitely not as sheltered as

I was when I was a child. Also, although we are sisters our physical

appearances are quite different. Jessica has more of a light complexion. On the

other hand, I am eighteen years old, and a freshman in college. I love my quiet

time, for example reading magazines, watching TV, or just taking a little nap. I

like to have more one on one dates, whether it is friends or my boyfriend,

instead of being in a group. I try to stay focused on school, doing all of my

homework before anything else. I did not really like to play sports, but rather

cheer for them. I was a cheerleader in high school. Although I am older than my

sister, I am much more petite. My sister and I both have brown hair, although

mine is curly. Jessica and I both have the same values, beliefs, and traditions.

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Even though my sister and I are twins, we are very

different. First, she lives in the United States with her

husband and children. Her daughters’ names are Nicole and

Katie. On the other hand, I live in Kuwait and I live by myself.

Our jobs are different, too. She works in a bank while I am a

teacher. Unlike my sister, I am not very good with numbers. A

final difference is in our abilities. My sister is good at art, and

she can draw wonderful pictures. However, the pictures I

draw are not very good. These are some

differences between my sister and myself.

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Introduces the items that will be contrasted in the

paragraph.

E.g.: Although …. and … are both …, they are different in

many ways.

While … and … are both …, they are different in many

ways.

There are many differences between … and ….

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Restates the items that were contrasted in the

paragraph.

E.g.: … and … are so different that ……….

Even though … and … are very different, ……..

As is clear to see, …. and … are very different from each

other.

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COHESION COHERENCE

The connection of ideas at the

sentence level and paragraph level

The connection of ideas at the idea level

Describes the way in which a text is

tied together by linguistic devices,

such as And so we see . . . ,

Additionally . . . , Therefore . . . ,

However . . . and On the other hand .

. .

Means that the text is easy to read and

understand because the text follows a certain

kind of logical order and the organization of

ideas is systematical and logical. Some kinds

of logical order: chronological order, spatial

order, order of importance

Focuses on the “grammatical”

aspects of writing

Refers to the “rhetorical” aspects of your

writing, which include developing and

supporting your argument (e.g. thesis

statement development), synthesizing and

integrating readings, organizing and clarifying

ideas.

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Connector Note E.g

But / However But is more informal

than however. However

(not BUT) can be used

at the beginning of a

sentence in written

English

-I tried to lift the box, but it was too heavy for me.

-I tried to lift the box. However, it was too heavy for me.

-The flight has been delayed, however , the airline will offer

compensation to all passengers.

Although /

Even though

Interchangeable, both

followed by a S + V

-Although I exercise every day, I can’t seem to lose any weight.

-She still loves him, even though he treated her very badly.

Despite / In

spite of

Interchangeable, both

followed by a noun or a

gerund

-Our plane arrived on time in spite of the delay during takeoff.

-We won the game despite having two fewer players.

Despite the

fact that / In

spite of the

fact that

Followed by a S + V -Our plane arrived on time in spite of the fact that it left 30

minutes late.

-We won the game despite the fact that we had 2 fewer players.

While /

Whereas /

Unlike

Show contrasts. While

and whereas are

usually used between 2

complete phrases.

Unlike is typically used

with only a subject.

-While London is exciting, it is much too busy.

-Life in the city is fast, whereas life in the countryside is slow.

-His boss allows him to work from home, unlike mine.

-Unlike her sister, she’s very friendly.

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1. An active student and a passive student

2. An online class compared to a traditional class

3. Living on campus and living off campus

4. Two careers

5. Two fast-food restaurants

6. Two generations

7. Two places you have visited

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