PPT-Compare and Contrast Rhetorical Analysis

AP English Language Developing your Point by Point Comparison A comparison makes a point by discussing the similarities between two or more topics A contrast makes a point by discussing the differences between two or more topics To support a point through comparison or contrast a writer identifies the comparable points of the topic offers relevant and concrete descriptions and examples for each comparable point and effectively uses coordination and subordination of ideas. . and. . Contrast. By Jennifer Adams. Platte Valley Elementary. 4. th. Grade . Compare.   When you . compare. 2 things you ask yourself, .     "How are these things alike?". Contrast. When you . What are the three main types of compare and contrast paragraphs?. Adapted from ReadWriteThink.org International Reading Association. Compare and Contrast. Compare and Contrast. Adapted from ReadWriteThink.org International Reading Association. (. P. atterns of Development). Rhetorica. l Mode. Purpose. Description. To detail what a person, place or object is like. Narration. To relate an event. Illustration. To. provide specific instances or examples. Syntax. How sentence structure may be a rhetorical strategy. Syntax is the order of words in a sentence/the sentence structure. Certain syntactical choices can have a . rhetorical effect . and can contribute to the . Clarifying similarities . and differences. Definition. To compare means to look for similarities.. To contrast means to look for differences.. The existence of one implies the existence of the other – . SIMILE. METAPHOR. ALLUSION. . HYPERBOLE. UNDERSTATEMENT. Rhetorical Analysis. What the Author Does. Rhetorical devices . are the tools the writer uses to produce the writing. . Rhetorical technique . We use compare and contrast order to show how ideas are similar and different. . We use. transition words. to show our readers how . our details . are . related and whether they show similarity or difference. . - Geography -. . NEW ENGLAND. MIDDLE. SOUTHERN. Geography. - Features that. make the region. unique. - Farthest north.. - Cooler Climate:. - Shorter growing. season.. - Helped prevent. Today. , I’ll learn to analyze text using concrete evidence to draw abstract associations in order to make a . valid synthesis . claim.. I’ll know I have learned this when my . synthesis claim . meets or exceeds the criteria for success.. Warm-up #1 10/13/14. How are apples and oranges the same? How are they different?. What are some reasons why you would compare apples and oranges?. You are trying to persuade a friend to eat an apple instead of an orange – what arguments could you use?. in . the Art of Persuasion. Why Rhetorical Devices?. . For authors and speakers to make a persuasive argument, their . work must have . a clear thesis or purpose, . sufficient . evidence supporting . T. wo Stories.. What are we going to do. ?. CFU. 1. What does theme mean. Vocabulary. What are we doing today?. Partner share. Today we will __________ and ________ theme of two stories.. APK. Compare and contrast these two main characters? How are they the same? How are they different? Think about their experiences.. Take notes accordingly. You don’t have to write down every word, but write down the highlights of . each slide.. PURPOSE: . To reveal similarities and/or differences between two subjects or things.. Options – use what works for you!. You may even have other ways of thinking!. Compare/Contrast – . Point-by-Point Method. Alternates arguments . about the two items . (FDR and Hughes) that . you are comparing and/or contrasting. .