Question

Describe the differences between the point by point method and the extended (block) method for outlines.

Answer 1

There are two basic methods or styles of organizing a compare and contrast essay. With the subject by subject or block method, you address each subject in separate paragraphs. In the point by point method, you examine one aspect of one subject and the same aspect of the second subject within the same paragraph.

Answer 2

There are two basic methods or styles of organizing a compare and contrast essay. With the subject by subject or block method, you address each subject in separate paragraphs. In the point by point method, you examine one aspect of one subject and the same aspect of the second subject within the same paragraph.