I need help in writing a detailed paragraph contrasting these two stories "Gumption" and "To build a fire" and how their structures influence meaning.
I haven't read those, but the following may help you with the organizing and writing.
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Whenever you are writing a comparison/contrast paper (paragraph, essay, research paper), you need to plan it out very carefully on paper first.
Try this:
1. Brainstorm about one of your topics on one page.
2. Brainstorm about the other topic on a separate page.
3. Then read over your brainstorming. Indicate all things that are similar with one symbol (maybe stars), and indicate all things that are differences (or maybe opposites) with a different symbol.
4. Then put them together in this order:
1. Intro
2. All about topic A
~~~2A. detail 1
~~~2B. detail 2
~~~2C. detail 3
~~~2D. detail 4
~~~2E. detail 5
3. All about topic B
~~~3A. detail 1
~~~3B. detail 2
~~~3C. detail 3
~~~3D. detail 4
~~~3E. detail 5
4. Concl.
The number of details for each topic will vary depending on your main points. I would include comparisons (how they are similar) in the introduction and conclusion, but sections 2 and 3 and all those details will be stating and explaining how they are different.
There are two recognized patterns for writing comparison/contrast papers. One is casually referred to as "zig-zag,” but can be very confusing for the reader if you don’t use transitions effectively. The other is topic-by-topic (which is what I've outlined above) and is much easier for the reader to follow.
See http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/comparcontrast.html for further help with comparison/contrast writing.
Once you have organized your information, please re-post if you’d like feedback from someone here.
lol sorry I have NO clue.
I would start by identifying the different story’s text structures.
I know that’s like no brainer DUH! But it might be helpful
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To write a detailed paragraph contrasting the stories "Gumption" and "To Build a Fire" and how their structures influence meaning, follow these steps:
1. Read both stories: Begin by reading the stories "Gumption" by Langston Hughes and "To Build a Fire" by Jack London. Take notes on key themes, characters, settings, and the overall structure of each story.
2. Identify contrasting elements: Analyze the stories for elements that contrast with each other. For example, "Gumption" may focus on the struggles and triumphs of a character, while "To Build a Fire" may focus on survival in a harsh environment. Look for differences in the main characters, settings, conflicts, and resolutions.
3. Analyze structure: Pay attention to the structure of each story and how it influences the overall meaning. Consider the narrative style, pacing, point of view, and the sequencing of events. In "Gumption," for example, Hughes uses a linear narrative structure to depict the character's growth over time, while "To Build a Fire" uses a more suspenseful, episodic structure to emphasize the protagonist's struggle against nature.
4. Compare themes and meaning: Explore the themes in both stories and how the structures contribute to their respective meanings. Look for common themes such as perseverance, isolation, or the human spirit. Consider how the structure of each story enhances or reinforces these themes. Do they use different structural elements to convey similar meanings, or do they have distinct approaches to their themes?
5. Write the paragraph: Based on your analysis, write a detailed paragraph that contrasts the stories' structures and explains how they influence the overall meaning. Start with a clear topic sentence summarizing the main contrast, then provide specific examples from each story to support your point. Make sure to link these examples back to the respective structures and the impact on the deeper meaning or message of each story.
Remember to use evidence from the text to support your analysis and provide clear explanations of how each story's structure impacts the overall meaning.
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