Though Ginsberg uses the sunflower to symbolize a pathway to self-knowledge and Blake emphasizes the sunflower\u2019s movement from innocence to experience, both use the sunflower as a means to explain an epiphany.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\nEssentially, you want to include the biggest similarity or difference in your thesis statement to create your argument<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\nThen, in your body paragraphs, you\u2019ll need to use smaller similarities or differences to back up your argument. Many times, comparing the diction (word choice) the poets use in relation to the primary similarity or difference will highlight your argument well. <\/span><\/p>\nKeep in mind that there are two main ways to approach the organization of your compare and contrast essay. You could do one of two things:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Talk completely about one poem. Then move on to the next, so they are distinct portions of your essay. <\/span><\/li>\n
- Discuss the poems together paragraph by paragraph. What\u2019s important is that you stay consistent throughout your essay with whatever organizational method you use. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Check out these examples of compare and contrast essays<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\nComparing Two Poems by the Same Poet<\/span><\/h2>\n“Arrival of the Bee Box\u201d vs. “Stings\u201d by Sylvia Plath<\/span><\/h3>\nBecause of a myriad of similarities, you can often find good starting points when you compare two poems by the same poet.<\/span><\/p>\n
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