Question

How can authors help you understand whether you are looking at a comparison or a contrast

Answer 1

In a comparison or contrast, the author might use key words to point out their main idea. Also transitions might help for both pieces of writing.

In Comparison (Finding the Similarities):
- Similarly....
- In the same way....
- Likewise....

In Contrast (Finding the Differences):
- Despite....
- However....
- Rather....

Answer 2

They can show diffrent peoples idea's on the point