To effectively compare and contrast two texts written in different genres, a reader must

Comparing texts in different genres means considering how each genre presents the topic and what its approach helps readers understand. Recognizing what is gained by treating a topic in two different ways is therefore central to comparing and contrasting them. Choosing the most scholarly text, the one that supports personal views, or the one with matching words does not provide a balanced comparison.

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