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Paragraph Development by Comparison and Contrast 0●00。●。。0。。00000000。00。00。0000000000。00000。0000。0●000000000。0鲁 Paragraph development by comparison and contrast usually have three patterns to follow: one is to develop through o illustrations to show how things are different, another is to discuss similarities only, and still another is to treat both likenesses and differences. We can use all the three patterns or just one of them to show the similarities andlor differences about objects or opinions both in social and academic life
Paragraph development by comparison and contrast usually have three patterns to follow: one is to develop through illustrations to show how things are different, another is to discuss similarities only, and still another is to treat both likenesses and differences. We can use all the three patterns or just one of them to show the similarities and/or differences about objects or opinions both in social and academic life. Paragraph Development by Comparison and Contrast
Examine the sample below to see how the paragraph is developed by means of comparison and contrast Samole People in different countries make different hand gestures. A common example is the gesture of waving farewell. In Italy the palm of the hand is held toward the speaker and the fingers make the motion of drawing the departing person back. In Spain the movement is the same, but the hand is held horizontally. In france, however, the palm is frequently held facing the departing person, and the movement of the hand appears to push the departing person on his way Similarly, Americans are inclined to show the palm also and move the flattened hand from left to right. Exercises
Examine the sample below to see how the paragraph is developed by means of comparison and contrast. People in different countries make different hand gestures. A common example is the gesture of waving farewell. In Italy the palm of the hand is held toward the speaker and the fingers make the motion of drawing the departing person back. In Spain the movement is the same, but the hand is held horizontally. In France, however, the palm is frequently held facing the departing person, and the movement of the hand appears to push the departing person on his way. Similarly, Americans are inclined to show the palm also and move the flattened hand from left to right. Sample Exercises
Exercise 18 Exercise 19
Exercise 18 Exercise 19
Ex 18 Read the following paragraph and try to fill in the blanks by choosing from the list of transitions given below Common transitions for comparison Common transitions for contrast accordingly at the same time different from in contrast first, second, third etc in spite of on the contrary for one thing furthermore on the other hand nevertheless in addition to in fact although but likewise another despite unlike besides equally whereas yet important moreover then too
Ex. 18 Read the following paragraph and try to fill in the blanks by choosing from the list of transitions given below. Common transitions for comparison accordingly at the same time first, second, third, etc. for one thing furthermore in addition to in fact likewise another besides equally important moreover then too Common transitions for contrast different from in contrast in spite of on the contrary on the other hand nevertheless although but despite unlike whereas yet