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There are usually two structures for a comparative essay where you explore two different key ideas/themes - one that's mostly kept the same in the latter text (hypertext), and one that's been subverted by the author (although you can play around with this).
1. 1st theme: 1 body paragraph for each text, 2nd theme: 1 "synthesis" body paragraph that encompasses both texts. For this one, you want to aim for at least 3 quotes for the 1st 2 paragraphs, then 4 for the 3rd - 10+ quotes in total
2. 2 body paragraphs, one on each text, for each theme. For each paragraph, you should have at least 3 quotes - 12+ quotes in total
Remember that it's also about the quality of your analysis for each quote, and whether it actually supports your point. Each school might have different guidelines too, especially for the prelim course, so check with your teacher if you can
1. 1st theme: 1 body paragraph for each text, 2nd theme: 1 "synthesis" body paragraph that encompasses both texts. For this one, you want to aim for at least 3 quotes for the 1st 2 paragraphs, then 4 for the 3rd - 10+ quotes in total
2. 2 body paragraphs, one on each text, for each theme. For each paragraph, you should have at least 3 quotes - 12+ quotes in total
Remember that it's also about the quality of your analysis for each quote, and whether it actually supports your point. Each school might have different guidelines too, especially for the prelim course, so check with your teacher if you can
bj_flamingo
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45 min = 1,000-1,200 words. I'd just go with 4 per paragraph. For Mod A (which is the comparative one), you should have 3 concept-led paragraphs with both texts in them. You should be showing clearly how one text shapes the narrative of the other, and thus it would be better to show this comparison together.
You can do 2 or 3 paragraphs but structurally it should be
Concept / Topic Sentence
Context Sentence
Text 1 Technique/Example/Analysis
Text 2 Technique/Example/Analysis - how the first text shaped it or subverted it
Text 1 Technique/Example/Analysis
Text 2 Technique/Example/Analysis - how the first text shaped it or subverted it
Linking sentence
if you want an idea of a comparative, I did one in yr 11 got 19/20 and its in my notes and resources
hope this helps
