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  1. 17-Apr-2006, 14:00 #1
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    Default comparative and contrastive

    Dear teachers,

    Could please tell me difference between the following two titles?

    1. A Comparative Study of Politeness Forms in Birtish English and American English
    2. A Contrastive Study of Politeness Forms in Birtish English and American English

    Looking forward to hearing from you.

    Thank you in advance.

    Jiang
  2. 18-Apr-2006, 02:01 #2
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    Default Re: comparative and contrastive

    Couldn't a comparison show similarities, while a contrastive one would focus on differences?
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    Default Re: comparative and contrastive

    Oh, possible.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tdol
    Couldn't a comparison show similarities, while a contrastive one would focus on differences?
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