100 Sentence Starters for Comparing Authors

No.	Item	Definition
1.	A contrasting pattern appears	Notes repeated difference.
2.	A key difference is	Highlights an important contrast.
3.	A key similarity is	Highlights an important likeness.
4.	A notable similarity is	Highlights a strong likeness.
5.	A similar pattern appears	Notes repeated similarity.
6.	Across both works,	Compares patterns in both.
7.	Although [Author],	Begins a concessive comparison.
8.	Although both authors	Introduces shared trait with twist.
9.	Another difference is	Adds a further contrast.
10.	Another similarity is	Adds a further likeness.
11.	As for narrative voice,	Shifts comparison to narration.
12.	As opposed to [Author],	Marks direct opposition.
13.	At the same time,	Shows simultaneous similarity and difference.
14.	Both authors	Introduces a shared trait or idea.
15.	Both writers	Introduces a shared point.
16.	By comparison,	Introduces a comparative point.
17.	By contrast,	Signals an opposing point.
18.	By the same token,	Adds a parallel point.
19.	Compared to [Author],	Begins a comparison between authors.
20.	Compared with [Author],	Sets up a direct comparison.
21.	Consistent with [Author],	Signals alignment.
22.	Conversely,	Introduces an opposite perspective.
23.	Each author	Refers to both writers individually.
24.	Each writer	Refers to both individually.
25.	Even though [Author],	Sets up contrast after concession.
26.	Even though both authors	Begins a qualified similarity.
27.	For comparison,	Signals a comparison example.
28.	From a stylistic standpoint,	Frames style comparison.
29.	From a thematic standpoint,	Frames theme comparison.
30.	If we compare the authors,	Directly signals comparison.
31.	If we look at both authors,	Invites side-by-side analysis.
32.	In a different vein,	Links contrasting style or idea.
33.	In a similar vein,	Links comparable style or idea.
34.	In both cases,	Applies point to both authors.
35.	In both texts,	Points to a shared element.
36.	In common with [Author],	Introduces a shared trait.
37.	In comparison,	Frames the next point comparatively.
38.	In contrast to [Author],	Shows a clear difference from another author.
39.	In each case,	Applies point individually to both.
40.	In each text,	Refers to both works separately.
41.	In keeping with [Author],	Shows consistency with another author.
42.	In line with [Author],	Shows agreement or similarity.
43.	In much the same way,	Shows close similarity.
44.	In neither text,	Notes absence in both works.
45.	In opposition to [Author],	Shows strong contrast.
46.	In relation to [Author],	Frames a comparison.
47.	In terms of structure,	Compares organization.
48.	In terms of style,	Compares writing style.
49.	In terms of theme,	Compares themes.
50.	In terms of tone,	Compares tone.
51.	In the same way,	Signals a similar point.
52.	Instead of [Author],	Contrasts one choice with another.
53.	Just as [Author],	Introduces a close parallel.
54.	Like [Author],	Introduces a similarity with another author.
55.	Likewise,	Adds a similar comparison.
56.	Much as [Author],	Introduces a nuanced similarity.
57.	Neither author	States something absent in both.
58.	Neither does [Author],	Adds shared absence.
59.	Neither writer	States absence in both writers.
60.	Nor does [Author],	Adds negative similarity.
61.	On the other hand,	Introduces an alternative contrast.
62.	One difference is that	Introduces a contrasting feature.
63.	One point of contrast is	Introduces differing ground.
64.	One point of overlap is	Introduces shared ground.
65.	One similarity is that	Introduces a shared feature.
66.	Only [Author] uses	Highlights unique technique.
67.	Placed beside [Author],	Sets up direct comparison.
68.	Rather than [Author],	Shows preference or difference.
69.	Read alongside [Author],	Suggests comparative reading.
70.	Regarding perspective,	Focuses comparison on viewpoint.
71.	Regarding symbolism,	Focuses comparison on symbols.
72.	Relative to [Author],	Compares against another author.
73.	Seen alongside [Author],	Invites side-by-side comparison.
74.	Set against [Author],	Frames contrast strongly.
75.	Side by side,	Signals direct comparison.
76.	So does [Author],	Adds a brief similarity.
77.	So too does [Author],	Adds a parallel action.
78.	The authors are alike in	States similarity.
79.	The authors converge in	Shows meeting point.
80.	The authors diverge in	Shows separation in approach.
81.	The authors vary in	States difference.
82.	The two authors differ in	Introduces a point of difference.
83.	The two authors share	Introduces common ground.
84.	This mirrors [Author]’s	Shows close resemblance.
85.	To a greater extent,	Compares stronger degree.
86.	To a lesser extent,	Compares weaker degree.
87.	To a similar extent,	Compares degree of similarity.
88.	Under closer comparison,	Signals detailed analysis.
89.	Unlike [Author],	Introduces a contrast with another author.
90.	Viewed next to [Author],	Encourages direct comparison.
91.	What both authors share is	Introduces common element.
92.	What sets them apart is	Introduces key difference.
93.	When compared to [Author],	Begins a comparative statement.
94.	When compared with [Author],	Introduces a comparison clause.
95.	When it comes to imagery,	Focuses comparison on imagery.
96.	Whereas [Author],	Contrasts one author’s approach with another.
97.	While [Author],	Balances one author against another.
98.	With regard to character,	Compares characterization.
99.	With regard to setting,	Compares setting.
100.	With respect to language,	Compares word choice.