A contrast text is one whose function is to show differences between one or more elements. As its name implies, it has the utility of contrast. It is characterized by implementing temporary logical connectors.
Comparisons of a contrast text are made through comparison and restrictive logical connectors. Contrast connectors (or adversative connectors) are those whose purpose is to join sentences or words that are in opposition or are contrary in meaning.
Then, it is necessary to indicate the notoriety of the connectors in this type of text. However, not all logical connectors are used.
Types of logical connectors for contrast texts
Some of the logical connectors used in contrast texts can be the following:
-"Of"
-"For example"
-"Conversely"
-"Instead"
The connectors in the contrast text serve as links. Contrast text is one of the most commonly used figures of speech, even in poems or artistic texts.
It is important to indicate that both parts to be compared must have a similar structure, in the grammatical field.
Use of contrast texts
Comparative or contrast texts are used to classify ideas. Specifically, conclusions are drawn through the analysis of both ideas presented.
The author must have an order before writing about both elements to compare. According to the Web blog.pucp.edu.pe it is indicated that:
"It is structured on the basis of the relevant similarities and differences: form, content, context, consequences, results, tastes, economy, others." (blog.pucp.edu.pe, 2015).
An example of this is to use a phrase like the following:
“The cat belongs to the feline family. This is quite independent of its owner to be domesticated. On the contrary, the dog is much more dependent on the human if it is domesticated. "
The example above shows the use of logical connectors. In this case, the phrase "On the contrary" represents the most egregious evidence. It is a text in contrast.
This connector is used in such a way that the reader can appreciate much more easily the points where the different elements mentioned differ.
Contrast texts are used in many literary works or research papers. The benefits of contrast text for antithesis formation are enormous.
Ultimately, it should be noted that the reader should not mistake the contrast text for the paradox. This error occurs commonly, due to the similarity of their structure.
However, it is important to explain that the paradox implies the same proposition with two conclusions within it.
References:
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- blogspot.com. Spanish: Contrast text. (2012. Recovered from: jacquelinemistrabajos.blogspot.com
- upf.edu. Comparison and contrast. (2017). Recovered from: parles.upf.edu
- uniandes.edu.co. Logical connectors. (2015). Recovered from: programadeescritura.unidades.edu.co
- com. Example of Antithesis. (2017). Recovered: 5. rhetoricas.com.