Nothing Special   »   [go: up one dir, main page]
Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 27 views

    Sample Writing Process: Contrast Paragraph/Essay: Topic Sentence: Ankara and Istanbul Are Very Different Cities

    Uploaded by

    Sena SİNARER
    Ankara and Istanbul differ greatly in their roles, histories, and styles according to the document. Istanbul is Turkey's cultural and economic center with a long history as the capital of empires, while Ankara is the current capital known for its government buildings and quiet, organized atmosphere despite only recently becoming significant. The document provides details on the cities' differing characteristics and histories to outline how they contrast in a sample essay.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Sample Writing Process: Contrast Paragraph/Essay: Topic Sentence: Ankara and Istanbul Are Very Different Cities

    Uploaded by

    Sena SİNARER
    27 views3 pages
    Ankara and Istanbul differ greatly in their roles, histories, and styles according to the document. Istanbul is Turkey's cultural and economic center with a long history as the capital of empires, while Ankara is the current capital known for its government buildings and quiet, organized atmosphere despite only recently becoming significant. The document provides details on the cities' differing characteristics and histories to outline how they contrast in a sample essay.

    Original Description:

    Original Title

    Compare & Contrast

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Ankara and Istanbul differ greatly in their roles, histories, and styles according to the document. Istanbul is Turkey's cultural and economic center with a long history as the capital of empires, while Ankara is the current capital known for its government buildings and quiet, organized atmosphere despite only recently becoming significant. The document provides details on the cities' differing characteristics and histories to outline how they contrast in a sample essay.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    27 views3 pages

    Sample Writing Process: Contrast Paragraph/Essay: Topic Sentence: Ankara and Istanbul Are Very Different Cities

    Uploaded by

    Sena SİNARER
    Ankara and Istanbul differ greatly in their roles, histories, and styles according to the document. Istanbul is Turkey's cultural and economic center with a long history as the capital of empires, while Ankara is the current capital known for its government buildings and quiet, organized atmosphere despite only recently becoming significant. The document provides details on the cities' differing characteristics and histories to outline how they contrast in a sample essay.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    of 3

    SAMPLE WRITING PROCESS: CONTRAST PARAGRAPH/ESSAY

    Contrast paragraphs ask you to write about the differences between two things (cities, foods, etc.). Thus,
    they are the opposite of compare paragraphs, which ask you to find the similarities between two things.
    However, their styles are quite similar – when brainstorming for a contrast essay, it helps to first
    brainstorm the characteristics of each of the two things which you are contrasting, and then see what the
    differences between them are.

    For example:

    Topic sentence: Ankara and Istanbul are very different cities.

    Brainstorming:

    Ankara Istanbul

    centre of government population 12 million

    capital of Turkish republic Bosphorus

    population 5 million capital of Byzyantium and of Ottoman


    Empire

    quiet historical

    organised touristy

    dull nightlife

    continental climate centre of business and culture

    made capital by Ataturk noisy

    parliament chaotic

    many universities maritime climate

    Kizilay Taksim

    1
    Possible Plan / Outline:

    Supporting idea 1: different roles

    Details: Istanbul – centre of culture/business

    Ankara – centre of government

    Supporting idea 2: different histories

    Details: Istanbul – capital of Byzantium and the Ottoman empire

    Ankara – small town before, then made capital by Ataturk

    Supporting idea 3: different styles

    Details: Istanbul – noisy, chaotic

    Ankara – quiet, organised, a bit dull

    Paragraph:

    While Istanbul and Ankara are the two biggest and most important cities in Turkey, they are very
    different in many respects. First of all, the two cities' roles are different. Ankara is the capital of Turkey,
    and is home to the country's parliament, high court and most of its government buildings. Istanbul, on
    the other hand, is Turkey's cultural and financial centre. Most of the country's biggest cultural events,
    such as conferences, concerts and exhibitions are held here. It is also the seat of many national and
    international companies' Turkish headquarters. Secondly, Istanbul and Ankara have also had very
    different histories. Before Ataturk designated it the capital of the newly founded Turkish republic in
    1923, Ankara was a small, dusty central Anatolian town of little significance. On the other hand, Istanbul
    was founded by Emperor Constantine in 330 as the capital of the Byzantine Empire, and, after that
    empires' fall in 1453, continued as the capital of the Ottoman Empire until 1922. Finally, the cities' styles
    are also very different, and this difference is a direct result of their different roles and histories. Ankara is
    green, leafy, quiet, organised, and will not hold a casual visitor's attention for very long. In contrast,
    Istanbul is noisy, chaotic, an intriguing mix of the old and new. To sum up, Istanbul differs from Ankara in
    many respects such as role, history and style.

    2
    Turning This Paragraph into an Essay

    “Istanbul is like........................, while Ankara is like …....................................” This saying illustrates many
    Turkish people's feelings when it comes to these two cities. While they are Turkey's two biggest and
    most important cities, in many respects Ankara and Istanbul could not be more different. Ankara and
    Istanbul differ from each other regarding their role, history and style.

    Ankara and Istanbul have very different roles. Ankara is the capital city of Turkey. It is home to the Meclis
    (the country's parliament), government house, the high court and most ministries. As a result, it is also
    the place where most of the country's politicians, parliamentarians and civil servants live. Istanbul, on
    the other hand, is Turkey's cultural and economic centre. Most significant museums, theatres and
    cultural centres are located here, as are the Turkish headquarters of a lot of national and international
    companies. Also, most of the country's biggest cultural events, such as conferences, concerts and
    exhibitions are held here.

    The two cities also have very different histories. Before Ataturk designated it the capital of the newly
    founded Turkish republic in 1923, Ankara was a small, dusty central Anatolian town of little significance.
    It has since grown enormously, and today has a population of about 5 million people. Istanbul's history
    goes back much further. It was founded in 330 by Emperor Constantine as the capital of the Byzantine
    Empire, and remained in this position for over a thousand years. After it was conquered by Sultan
    Mehmet in 1453, it became the capital of the Ottoman Empire, and remained so until the founding of
    the Turkish Republic. Thus, it is a historically very important place, and traces of its illustrious past can be
    found throughout the city.

    The final difference between Ankara and Istanbul is a direct result of their respective roles and histories.
    The two cities have very different styles. Ankara is green, leafy, quiet and very orderly. It can be a very
    pleasant place to live, but will not hold a casual visitor's attention for very long. In contrast, Istanbul is
    brash, noisy, chaotic, constantly moving and changing. It is also an intriguing mix of old and new, with
    ancient churches nestled next to modern skyscrapers and the archeological remains of ships from the
    Byzantine era discovered during digs for the city's metro system.

    To sum up, Ankara and Istanbul are very different cities, in terms of their function, history and style.
    However, it is in these two cities that the country's future is and will continue to be shaped for a long
    time to come.

    You might also like