A literary comparison explains a meaningful relationship between works or passages.
Establish a shared concern, then examine both similarities and differences in its treatment.
Compare relevant choices such as viewpoint, imagery, conflict or ending.
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Comparison uses a shared concern to connect different literary choices.
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Evidence from both passages prevents a comparison from becoming one-sided.
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A literary comparison explains a meaningful relationship between works or passages. Establish a shared concern, then examine both similarities and differences in its treatment. Compare relevant choices such as viewpoint, imagery, conflict or ending. A point-by-point structure often makes the relationship clearer than two unrelated mini-essays, but the organisation should suit the question.
Use evidence from both texts and explain the basis of each comparison. A shared word does not necessarily imply a shared attitude. One work might present a concern with hope while another exposes its difficulty. Avoid ranking writers as better without an appropriate reason or task. Keep enough detail to show how each text achieves its effect, and conclude with what the comparison helps the reader understand.
At this revision stage, test an interpretation against details which might complicate it. These original unseen examples demonstrate analytical methods; they do not replace study of the prescribed texts. Develop a defensible reading while acknowledging any uncertainty left by the passage.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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An argument contains a claim supported by reasons or evidence.
Identify what the writer wants the reader to accept, then trace how each paragraph contributes.
An example illustrates a point but may not prove that it is true in every case.
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An argument's claim and evidence are different parts of its reasoning.
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A proposal can be reasonable even before its predicted outcome has been established.
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An argument contains a claim supported by reasons or evidence. Identify what the writer wants the reader to accept, then trace how each paragraph contributes. An example illustrates a point but may not prove that it is true in every case. A concession recognises a competing concern, while a rebuttal explains why the main argument still holds. Connectors and repeated key terms reveal the argument's structure.
Evaluate the relevance and strength of the evidence rather than reacting only to the conclusion. A persuasive tone can conceal a gap between a reason and a claim. Ask whether an alternative explanation is possible and whether the evidence covers the group being discussed. In a response, distinguish a fair summary of the writer's view from your own evaluation. Support disagreement with reasons, not a dismissal of the writer.
At this revision stage, test an interpretation against details which might complicate it. These original unseen examples demonstrate analytical methods; they do not replace study of the prescribed texts. Develop a defensible reading while acknowledging any uncertainty left by the passage.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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A factual claim can in principle be checked against evidence, while an opinion expresses a judgement or preference.
A sentence containing a number is not automatically accurate, and an opinion can be supported with strong reasons.
Look for the writer's purpose, source of information and choice of language.
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'The room has forty seats' is a checkable claim; 'it is the finest room' expresses a judgement.
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A confident claim needs evidence just as much as a cautious one.
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A factual claim can in principle be checked against evidence, while an opinion expresses a judgement or preference. A sentence containing a number is not automatically accurate, and an opinion can be supported with strong reasons. Look for the writer's purpose, source of information and choice of language. Words such as always, everyone and unquestionably can signal a broad claim that needs careful checking.
Separate the writer's viewpoint from your own reaction. Identify what evidence is supplied and what is missing, including a date, comparison group or original source. In a balanced response, describe the claim fairly before evaluating it. Avoid rejecting a source merely because its conclusion differs from your preference. Reliable reading involves checking how a conclusion was reached, not simply whether it sounds confident or agrees with what you already believe.
At this revision stage, test an interpretation against details which might complicate it. These original unseen examples demonstrate analytical methods; they do not replace study of the prescribed texts. Develop a defensible reading while acknowledging any uncertainty left by the passage.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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