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#24

Comparison paragraph template (both poems, every paragraph)

AQA English · Skills

Key steps (method)

  • Start with a comparison point (similarity + difference).
  • Quote from Poem A, zoom in (AO2), explain meaning.
  • Immediately quote from Poem B, zoom in (AO2), explain meaning.
  • Compare effects using: whereas / similarly / in contrast / this suggests.
  • End by linking back to the theme in the question.

Common mistakes

  • Doing Poem A then Poem B with no direct comparison.
  • Comparing only themes and ignoring methods.
  • Forgetting to link to the question.

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