For this comparative essay, you will explore a broad conceptual question using two texts from your field of study. You are expected to address both similarities and differences.

1. You will choose ONE prompt from FOUR.

2. You write your essay using two works that are:

• From your junior and senior years

• NOT works you used for your IA - DO NOT DOUBLE DIP

3. You will use all your time provided to create a masterful essay.  

In your essay, you should discuss:

• How each author uses form and genre to convey the author's purpose

• Particular choices, especially as they relate to genre

• Both similarities and differences

SCROLL DOWN to see two ways to structure your comparative essay:

1.  Alternating 

2.  Block