{"id":423,"date":"2016-10-27T16:24:58","date_gmt":"2016-10-27T16:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-engl206-master\/?post_type=chapter&p=423"},"modified":"2017-01-11T19:41:43","modified_gmt":"2017-01-11T19:41:43","slug":"comparative-essay","status":"web-only","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-introliterature\/chapter\/comparative-essay\/","title":{"raw":"Comparative Essay","rendered":"Comparative Essay"},"content":{"raw":"

Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nCompare two or more literary works that we have studied in this class. Your comparative essay should not only compare but also contrast the literary texts, addressing the similarities and<\/em> differences found within the texts.\r\n

Step 1: Identify the Basis for Comparison<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nIdentify the basis of comparison. In other words, what aspect of the literature will you compare? (Theme, tone, point of view, setting, language, etc.)\r\n

Step 2: Create a List of Similarities and Differences<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nCarefully examine the literary texts for similarities and difference using the criteria you identified in step 1.\r\n

Step 3: Write a Thesis Statement<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nA thesis statement is the author's educated opinion that can be defended. For a comparative essay, your thesis statement should assert why the similarities and differences between the literary works matter.\r\n

Step 4: Create a Structure<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nBefore drafting, create an outline. Your introduction should draw the reader in and provide the thesis statement. The supporting paragraphs should begin with a topic sentence that supports your thesis statement; each topic sentence should then be supported with textual evidence. The conclusion should summarize the essay and prompt the reader to continue thinking about the topic.\r\n\r\nWord Count:<\/strong> approximately 1500 words\r\n\r\nOutside Sources needed:<\/strong> none (but use plenty of textual evidence)\r\n\r\nStyle:<\/strong> MLA","rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Compare two or more literary works that we have studied in this class. Your comparative essay should not only compare but also contrast the literary texts, addressing the similarities and<\/em> differences found within the texts.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Identify the Basis for Comparison<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Identify the basis of comparison. In other words, what aspect of the literature will you compare? (Theme, tone, point of view, setting, language, etc.)<\/p>\n

Step 2: Create a List of Similarities and Differences<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Carefully examine the literary texts for similarities and difference using the criteria you identified in step 1.<\/p>\n

Step 3: Write a Thesis Statement<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A thesis statement is the author’s educated opinion that can be defended. For a comparative essay, your thesis statement should assert why the similarities and differences between the literary works matter.<\/p>\n

Step 4: Create a Structure<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Before drafting, create an outline. Your introduction should draw the reader in and provide the thesis statement. The supporting paragraphs should begin with a topic sentence that supports your thesis statement; each topic sentence should then be supported with textual evidence. The conclusion should summarize the essay and prompt the reader to continue thinking about the topic.<\/p>\n

Word Count:<\/strong> approximately 1500 words<\/p>\n

Outside Sources needed:<\/strong> none (but use plenty of textual evidence)<\/p>\n

Style:<\/strong> MLA<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t

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