Comparison and Contrast Writing

Comparison and Contrast Writing : 

Comparison and Contrast Writing Prepared by Maria Karaan

Superman VS Batman : 

Superman VS Batman

Superman : 

Human Alien Born with superpowers Made his own powers Journalist Rich Playboy No Sidekick Sidekick: Robin JUSTICE Metropolis Gotham Kryptonite Human Tight Spandex Costumes Secret Identity Male Orphaned Superman Batman

Differences : 

Differences Species Method of Acquiring Power Day Job Sidekick City Weakness

Similarities : 

Similarities Gender Purpose Outfit Method of Protecting Oneself

Creating a Divided Thesis Statement : 

Creating a Divided Thesis Statement

Slide 7: 

The main differences between the great DC superheroes, Batman and Superman, lie in their species, powers, and weaknesses.

Two Patterns : 

Two Patterns

Opposing Pattern : 

Opposing Pattern Painting two pictures Emphasizes their differences/similarities as a whole Usually used in shorter works

Opposing Outline : 

Opposing Outline I. Batman A. Species B. Powers C. Weakness II. Superman A. Species B. Powers C. Weakness

Opposing Sentence Outline : 

Opposing Sentence Outline I. Batman is an awesome superhero. A. He is human. B. He created his powers on his own. C. His weakness is his very humanity. II. Superman is another awesome superhero. A. He is an alien. B. His powers are innate to him. C. His weakness is kryptonite.

Alternating Pattern : 

Alternating Pattern Emphasizing the details of each subject May be monotonous after a while Choosing between the two patterns depends on your subject

Alternating Outline : 

Alternating Outline I. Species A. Batman B. Superman II. Powers A. Batman B. Superman III. Weakness A. Batman B. Superman

Alternating Sentence Outline : 

Alternating Sentence Outline I. Batman and Superman have different species. A. Batman is human. B. Superman is an alien. II. Batman and Superman have different powers. A. Batman created his own powers. B. Superman’s powers are innate to him. III. Batman and Superman have different weaknesses. A. Batman is susceptible to any human ailment. B. Superman is helpless against kryptonite.