What you'll learn
How to compare two texts effectively.
Key skills
- Compare viewpoint, tone, purpose and methods.
- Find both similarities and differences; use comparative connectives (whereas, similarly).
- Support every point with a short quotation.
Exam tips
- Give balanced attention to both texts.
- Analyse how each writer achieves an effect, not just what they say.
Common mistakes
- Writing about one text then the other with no real comparison.
- Comparing content only, ignoring method.