Read The Case And Analysis Rhetorical Devices 750 Words

Comparison/Contrast Essay

• Analysis through comparison

• Must have some reason for comparison—have some basic similarities

• Must be fair

• Needs careful organization

Strategies for organizing comparison essays Introduction

Ist point of comparison

essay #1

essay #2

2nd point of comparison

essay #1

essay #2

3rd point of comparison

essay #1

essay #2

Conclusion

Example: Introduction Use of experts and sense of credibility

Lukacs Hayes

Structure of argument (logos-how the argument logically progresses)

Lukacs Hayes

Use of language (pathos) Lukacs Hayes

Conclusion

Strategies for organizing comparison essays

Introduction

Essay #1

1st point of comparison

2nd point of comparison

3rd point of comparison

Essay #2

1st point of comparison

2nd point of comparison

3rd point of comparison

Conclusion

Example: Introduction

Lukacs • Use of experts and sense of credibility • Structure of argument (logos-how the argument logically

progresses) • Use of language (pathos) Hayes • Use of experts and sense of credibility • Structure of argument (logos-how the argument logically

progresses) • Use of language (pathos)

Conclusion

Your essay

• Will refer to two papers

• Will examine “how” the paper and argument is constructed (I’m not asking you which paper you preferred)

• Does require quotes, paraphrases and/or summaries, all of which must be cited

• Please refer to the grading allocation in your assignment sheet

What goes into your introduction?

• A hook

• Your thesis statement

• Any context that is necessary

Marking Criteria Content:

• Clearly indicates which two articles are being compared.

• Is thoughtful and goes beyond what was said in class about each reading.

• Shows an understanding of the readings.

• Demonstrates an understanding of how the articles were structured, what the goals of the authors were, and what types of rhetorical tools the authors used.

Technique:

• Uses strong thesis statements and topic sentences.

• Uses appropriate evidence to strengthen and support topic sentences.

• Is well organized.

Expression:

• Uses clear, well constructed sentences.

• Uses words appropriately to create the desired tone.

Mechanics:

• Uses grammar, punctuation and spelling correctly.

• Is properly formatted according to given instructions.

Today

• Exercise

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01GY7zYN-ps

• https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x354ycl

• Decide on what criteria you would use to compare these two films