English Literature A-Level
Comparative structure
What Comparative structure means in English Literature A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Comparative structure
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Structuring your essay so comparisons flow naturally, using connective phrases that highlight similarities and differences, with paragraphs organised around shared themes or methods rather than individual texts.
Topics that use Comparative structure
Related terms
- Academic expression
- Academic register and coherence
- Application of literary terminology
- Authorial intent
- Authorial methods and craft
- Comparative analysis
- Comparative literary analysis
- Constructing character and theme
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