Comparing unseen texts through a shared argument

What this note covers

1. Find a meaningful basis for comparison
2. Build a paired evidence map before drafting
3. Compare methods through their contribution to meaning
4. Use comparative syntax to develop an argument
5. Handle asymmetry and disagreement honestly
6. Adapt comparison to the actual assessment task
7. Literary comparison workshop: a changed pool and changing care
8. Nonfiction comparison workshop: access, evidence and a garden gate

8 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes