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How long should an essay introduction be?

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About 4-5 sentences. You want to give your reader enough information to get interested in your topic.

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How can I title my contrast essay?

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It depends on your topic. You could do something like, "Cats and Dogs: Which is the Better Pet?" if you are comparing cats and dogs. If you are doing something like a book vs. movie and they have the same title, do something like "The Lightning Thief: Book vs. Movie."

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How can I come up with a thesis statement once I have my topic?

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Write a sentence that contains the main claim you're making in your essay, and provide a warrant (reason).

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How do I think of a hook if I'm comparing two characters?

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Think about each characters personality and state their most bold traits.

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How do I write a title for an essay?

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Try to make your subject clear through your title. Your title can be very plain if you want.

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I want to compare and contrast two cities. What should be my title?

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Call it "An Essay of Two Cities."

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How do I compare two presidents?

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You can compare their character traits or actions. You can even compare why one of them is better than the other. You just have to have evidence to support your ideas.

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How do I compare two songs?

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Comment on similarities and differences, for example the same instrument used in both songs for a stronger/weaker sound depending on song genre. You can also keep in mind how each song effects different audiences, for example: Pop Smoke (R.I.P.) is more common for teenagers but receives different opinions from everyone.

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