comparisonandcontrast写作方法课堂.ppt

COMPARISON AND CONTRAST 1 1. Pictures Brainstorming – Generating Ideas 2 2. Writing Strategies ? In making contrast, we have to compare. There is no other way to point out the difference, i.e. the contrast. What is of great importance is to know that professional writers frequently use these two strategies to develop paragraphs. ? There are two major ways of organizing paragraphs of comparison and contrast. ? One way is to examine one thing thoroughly and then start the other – Allabout pattern ; The other way is to examine two things at the same time, discussing them point by point – Seesaw pattern . 3 2.1 To examine one thing thoroughly and then start the other. ? Focus: The aspects examined in the two things should be identical and in the same order. ? Pattern: A1, A2, A3; B1, B2, B3. （ Allabout Pattern ） ? Example: Contrast ? 1]My hometown is quite different from what it used to be. ? Subtopic: 2]Just a little more that ten years ago my hometown was a small quiet place. ? A （ 1 ） 3]The houses were small and mean. ? A （ 2 ） 3]The streets were for the most part narrow and winding. ? A （ 3 ） 3]There were few people in the streets and shops . 4 ? Subtopic: 2]Now, everything has changed. ? B （ 1 ） : 3]Looking in every direction from the center of the town, one sees a long succession of giant, imposing buildings. ? B （ 2 ） : 3]The streets, whether long or short, are straight, spacious, and well-shaded. ? B （ 3 ） : 3] Crowds of people can be found here and there, hurrying, noisy, and well-dressed. ? C From a dull little village with clusters of shabby houses in the past, my hometown has now transformed into a big city, cheerful, colorful,and prosperous . 5 2.2 To examine two things at the same time, discussing them point by point. ? Focus: Aspects examined in two things should be identical and in the same order. ? Pattern : A1, B1;A2, B2;A3,B3 (Seesaw Pattern) ? Example : comparison. ? 1]Despite their obvious differences in length, the paragraph and the essay are