Patton and Stalin
Comparison
You are a soldier in PattonÕs army. You listen to his speech. Which four arguments that he uses convince you the most? List them below.
You are a Russian civilian listening to StalinÕs radio address. Which four arguments that he uses convince you the most? List them below.
Who do you think is the most convincing? Why?
ORGANIZATION FOR YOUR ESSAY
Point-by-Point Approach. This organizational pattern is most effective when used on
longer essays, such as a comparison of two articles, short stories, or novels.
The body of such an essay is organized by discussing one point at a time and
how it applies to each subject before moving on to the next point. For long
works, at least three points should be examined if not more.
Introduction:
Introduce the two or more subjects being compared and lead to a thesis
statement or argument.
Example:
There are benefits to shopping at both
Whole Foods and Safeway, but Whole Foods is ultimately the better grocery store
because it offers more environmentally friendly products, organic produce, and
healthy alternatives to traditional medicine.
First
Point: Discuss point #1 of both subjects, comparing and contrasting the
manifestation of this point in each subject.
Example:
Whole Foods offers a wide selection of
environmentally friendly products, unlike Safeway whose cleaning products and
packaging are not biodegradable and contain harmful chemicals that pollute our
environment.
Second
Point: Discuss point #2 of both subjects, comparing and contrasting the
manifestation of this point in each subject.
Example:
While Whole Foods has a wide selection of
organic produce, the majority of SafewayÕs produce is grown with pesticides and
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Third
Point: Discuss point #3 of both subjects, comparing and contrasting the
manifestation of this point in each subject.
Example:
Whole Foods has a wider availability of
healthy alternatives to medications than Safeway, which has a large selection
of over-the-counter drugs in addition to a pharmacy that sells medications
manufactured by pharmaceutical companies.
Conclusion:
Without repeating any claims or adding any new information, emphasize the
importance of the similarities and differences between the two subjects as they
are relevant to your thesis.
Example:
With its wholesome products, Whole Foods
is surely a healthier place to shop than Safeway.