How To Write A Comparitive Poem Essay Flashcards
1
Q
Example
A
Compare the ways War Photographer and one other of your choice present ideas about the effects of war.
2
Q
Introduction
A
Name BOTH poems and say how BOTH of them approach the subject of the question
3
Q
Intro structure
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- Mention writers and the 2 titles
Eg. The writers of the poems … both discuss … - Use wording of the question ^
- Opinion of 1 poem
Eg. In … , … explores … when … - Linking phrase
Eg. Likewise… - Opinion on poem 2 (use a verb to explain writer’s actions)
Eg. … examines … - Writer’s purpose
Eg. Both poems highlight …
4
Q
Para 1
A
PEAP on Poem 1
5
Q
Para 2
A
Linking sentence
Then
PEAP on Poem 2
(On the same idea)
6
Q
Para 3&4
A
Repeat process for Para 1&2 on a new idea
7
Q
Para 5
A
Compare both poem’s structure in the same para
8
Q
Conclusion
A
Compare both poems overall views on the question’s topic
- what do the poets want us to learn?
(Brief overview)
