Compare-Contrast Essays - Organization

Question 1

when we are comparing or contrasting works of literature – or sides in an argument – there are two effective ways to organize our writing

Answer 1

• block method (layer cake)

- point-by-point (marble cake)

Question 2

block method (layer cake)

Answer 2

• piece 1 and how it addresses point 1
• piece 2 and how it adresses point 1
• piece 1 and how it adresses point 2
• piece 2 and how it adresses point 2
• • argument 1 position on point 1
• • argument 2 (opposition) on point 1
• • argument 1 position on point 2
• • argument 2 (opposition) on point 2

Question 3

point-by-point (marble cake)

Answer 3

• piece 1&2 and how they address point 1 [similar or different]
• piece 1&2 and how they address point 2 [similar or different]
• • argument 1 & argument 2 and how they handle point 1 [similar or different]
• • argument 1 & argument 2 and how they handle point 2 [similar or different]