Top 6 Best Essays on 'Comparison (Continued)' for Grade 6

I. Types of Comparison

1 - Page 41 of the Textbook

Find the comparisons in the following lines:

The stars are awake out there,

But not as my mother stayed up for us.

Tonight, I sleep soundly,

My mother is the wind that carries me through life.

(Trần Quốc Minh)

Answer:

Comparison:

+ The stars are not as important as my mother staying up for us.

+ My mother is the wind that carries me throughout my life.

2 - Page 42 of the Textbook

What is the difference between the comparison words in these two sentences?

Answer:

– The comparison word in sentence a is “not as good as”.

– The comparison word in sentence b is “is”.

3 - Page 42 of the Textbook

Find more comparison words that express equality or inequality.

Answer:

– Words showing equality: as many… as, like, similar to.

– Words showing inequality: not as, lesser than.

II. The Effect of Comparisons

1 - Page 42 of the Textbook

Find the comparisons in the following passage:

Each fallen leaf has its own soul, its own feeling, its own emotion. Some fall like sharp arrows, landing quickly, as if to finish their journey without regret. Others drift like a bird, swaying, struggling to regain balance. Some glide gracefully, dancing with the breeze, celebrating the beauty of the present moment. Some fall hesitantly, as if reluctant to leave. Some gently land on a fragrant flower or tender grass.

(Khái Hưng)

Answer:

Comparisons:

+ A leaf falls like a sharp arrow, landing swiftly without hesitation.

+ A leaf drifts like a bird struggling to maintain balance.

+ A leaf dances gracefully, embodying the fleeting beauty of the present.

+ A leaf hesitates, as if unsure whether to fall or return to the tree.

2 - Page 42 of the Textbook

What is the effect of the comparisons in the passage?

– They help describe the appearance and action of objects, making them more vivid.

– They also express the emotions and thoughts of the writer.

III. Practice

1 - Page 43 of the Textbook

Identify the comparisons in the following verses. What types of comparison are they? Analyze the emotional and visual effects of your favorite comparison.

a)

My homeland has a river so green,

The water clear like a mirror, reflecting the bamboo trees.

My soul is a summer afternoon,

Shining down on the river’s sparkling surface.

(Tế Hanh)

b)

I travel through hundreds of mountains and valleys,

But nothing compares to the pains in my mother's heart.

I’ve fought in wars for ten years,

But nothing compares to the hardships of a sixty-year-old mother.

(Tố Hữu)

c)

The soldier dreams,

Like lying in a dream,

President Ho’s figure stands tall,

Warmer than the red flame of fire.

(Minh Huệ)

Answer:

a. “My soul is a summer afternoon”

– A comparison of equality: makes the abstract concept of the soul tangible with color and shape.

b. “I’ve traveled through many mountains and valleys / But nothing compares to the pains in my mother’s heart”

- Comparison of inequality: emphasizes the immense love and sacrifices of a revolutionary mother.

c. “The soldier dreams, like lying in a dream / Ho’s image stands tall / Warmer than the red flame of fire”

– Mixed comparison: emphasizes the soldier’s deep admiration and love for Ho Chi Minh.

2 - Page 43 of the Textbook

Find sentences that use comparison from the story “Crossing the Rapids.” Which comparison do you like best, and why?

Answer:

A striking comparison: “Dượng Hương Thư is like a bronze statue… the heroic knight of the Trường Sơn Mountains.”

– This highlights the resilience and strength of the person facing adversity.

3 - Page 43 of the Textbook

Based on the story “Crossing the Rapids,” write a 3-5 sentence paragraph about Dượng Hương Thư navigating the rapids, using both types of comparisons you have learned.

Answer:

The scene of Dượng Hương Thư navigating the rapids is one of the most remarkable moments in Võ Quảng’s work about people overcoming challenges. The water crashes down with fury, as if wanting to swallow the boat. Dượng Hương Thư holds the rudder firmly, steering the boat through the torrents. At that moment, he appears more heroic than a warrior of the jungle.

Summary

There are two types of comparison: equality and inequality. Comparisons serve to enhance the description of objects and events, making them more vivid, while also revealing the deeper thoughts and emotions of the writer.

I. TYPES OF COMPARISONS

Question 1: Identify the comparison in the following verse:

The stars are awake out there

But they are not as awake as mother who stays up for us

Tonight, I sleep soundly

Mother is the wind that stays with me forever.

- The stars are compared to mother staying awake for us.

- Mother is compared to the wind.

Question 2: Are the comparison phrases different?

- In the first comparison, the phrase of comparison is: "not as... as".

- In the second comparison, the comparison phrase is: "is" (suggesting equality).

• Look for more comparison phrases that suggest equality: like, just like, similar to...

• Look for comparison phrases that suggest inequality: more than, less than, worse than...

Note:

There are two types of comparison: - Equality comparison;

- Inequality comparison.

II. EFFECTS OF COMPARISONS

Question 1: Identify the comparisons in the given paragraph:

- There's a shape like a sharp arrow...

- There's a leaf that resembles a bird swaying through the air...

- There's a leaf that seems frightened, hesitant...

Question 2: In the paragraph above, the comparison serves the following purposes:

- In describing objects or events: comparison makes things more vivid, each falling leaf has its unique way of falling, as if it has a soul.

- In expressing the writer's thoughts and feelings: through the comparisons, the writer expresses emotions of joy, sorrow, and reflections on life and death.

Note:

Comparisons not only help in visualizing objects or events but also deeply reflect the writer's emotions and thoughts.

III. EXERCISES

Question 1: Identify the comparisons and analyze how one comparison evokes vivid imagery or emotions.

a) My hometown has a river of deep green

The clear water reflects the hair of the bamboo trees

My soul is like a summer afternoon

Shining down on the shimmering river.

- My soul is compared to a summer afternoon. This is an equality comparison.

(The other images of the clear water and bamboo trees are metaphors, not comparisons.)

b) I’ve crossed a hundred mountains and thousands of valleys

But they don’t compare to the deep sorrow of an old woman’s heart

I’ve been in battle for ten years

But it doesn’t compare to the hardships of a sixty-year-old life.

- The journey of crossing a hundred mountains and thousands of valleys is compared to the sorrow in an old woman's heart. (Inequality comparison).

- Ten years of battle is compared to the sixty years of hardship in an old woman’s life (inequality comparison).

c) The young soldier dreams

As if in a deep sleep

His shadow is higher than the mountains

Warmer than the red flame

- The soldier’s dreamy state is compared to being in a dream (equality comparison).

- The soldier’s shadow is compared to the red flame (inequality comparison).

+ Analyze the comparison: I’ve been in battle for ten years

But it doesn’t compare to the hardships of a sixty-year-old life.

This comparison suggests the long and challenging years of warfare endured by our people. It highlights how the soldiers, though enduring many hardships, still face difficulties that are nothing compared to the lifelong struggles of the elderly at home, who silently toil for decades. This comparison vividly captures the immense sacrifice and enduring spirit of the soldiers, while evoking gratitude and respect for the mothers and elders who supported them.

Question 2: The following sentences from the story "Overcoming the Rapids" contain comparisons:

The actions of tossing and pulling the poles were quick, as fast as lightning.

Uncle Huong Thu was like a bronze statue...

The tall trees by the mountain looked like elderly people waving their hands, urging the children to march forward.

Question 3: Write a five-sentence paragraph describing Uncle Huong Thu (using comparisons):

Like a warrior entering battle, Uncle Huong Thu stood firmly on the boat. His muscular arms gripped the long bamboo pole with the steel tip. The powerful rapids rushed violently, trying to push the boat back, but Uncle Huong Thu’s pole swiftly planted deep into the riverbed. The boat remained still against the rushing current, as if human strength had triumphed over nature’s force!

1. Types of Comparisons

Question 1, page 41, Literature Book 6, Volume 2

Comparative expressions in the following verse:

The stars awake - but not as much as mother stays awake for us
Mother - is the wind that carries me throughout life

Question 2, page 41, Literature Book 6, Volume 2

Comparative expressions used in the verse:

"Not as much as": A non-equal comparison
"Is": An equal comparison
The difference between these comparative terms is:

The unequal comparison shows the immense, unquantifiable love and sacrifice of a mother for her child.
The equal comparison expresses the deep gratitude of the child towards the mother.

Question 3, page 41, Literature Book 6, Volume 2

Words indicating either equal or unequal comparisons:

Equal comparisons: like, as, similar to, just like, as much as...
Unequal comparisons: more, less, worse, not as much as...

2. The Impact of Comparisons

Question 1, page 42, Literature Book 6, Volume 2

The comparison in the passage:

There is an arrowhead-like tip
There is a leaf swaying like a bird caught in midair

Question 2, page 42, Literature Book 6, Volume 2

In the passage above, the comparison has the effect of:

Describing things more clearly and vividly
Expressing the writer's thoughts and emotions in a deep way

II. Practice

Question 1, page 43, Literature Book 6, Volume 2

Comparisons in the following verses:

The river is as clear as a mirror: equal comparison
The soul is like a midday summer: equal comparison
Traveling through a hundred mountains and thousand valleys - nothing compared to the pains of an elderly heart: unequal comparison
Fighting for ten years - not as hard as the labor of a mother for sixty years: unequal comparison
The young soldier's dreamy state - like being in a deep sleep: equal comparison
The image of Uncle Ho is towering - warmer than a red flame: unequal comparison
The comparison I like best is:

The image of Uncle Ho is towering - warmer than a red flame
This comparison presents Uncle Ho as both grand and approachable, heroic yet comforting, embodying warmth greater than a red flame in the cold night.

Question 2, page 43, Literature Book 6, Volume 2

Sentences using comparisons in the story "Crossing the Rapids":

The boat cuts through the waves, speeding as if it's recalling the mountains and forests, racing to get back.
Actions of pushing and pulling the pole are quick, like slicing through the air.
Dượng Hương Thư stands like a solid bronze statue, his muscles taut, jaws clenched, eyes blazing with intensity, gripping the pole like a valiant warrior of the Trường Sơn mountains.
Along the mountain slope, the trees growing among the bushes look from a distance like old people waving their hands to urge their grandchildren forward.

The comparison I like best is:

Dượng Hương Thư standing like a bronze statue, muscles bulging, jaw clenched, eyes blazing, gripping the pole like a fierce warrior of the Trường Sơn mountains.
I love this image because it makes the character come alive with such vigor and heroism. The author skillfully uses two comparisons in one sentence to enhance the visual impact.

Question 3, page 43, Literature Book 6, Volume 2

Write a three-to-five sentence paragraph describing Dượng Hương Thư steering the boat through the rapids, using both types of comparisons:

The water is ferocious, and sitting in the boat, watching it swirl feels like facing a giant sea monster challenging human courage. In the face of this watery beast, Dượng Hương Thư reveals his strength in the swift movements of his pole, quicker than a blade slicing the air. Waves crash against the boat, sending foam splashing, pushing the boat in unwanted directions, forcing Dượng Hương Thư to use all his strength to steady the pole against the current. Dượng Hương Thư stands like a solid bronze statue, muscles bulging, jaws clenched, eyes burning with intensity as he holds the pole, like a noble warrior from the Trường Sơn mountains.

I. Types of Comparisons

Question 1 (page 41, Grade 6 Literature Book 2):

Comparison:

+ The stars are not as bright as mother staying awake for us

+ Mother is the wind that stays with us forever.

Question 2 (page 42, Grade 6 Literature Book 2):

- The comparison word in sentence a: 'not as'

- The comparison word in sentence b: 'is'

Question 3 (page 42, Grade 6 Literature Book 2):

- Other words for equal comparisons: as much as, like, somewhat like

- Other words for unequal comparisons: not yet, nothing like

II. Purpose of Comparison

Question 1 (page 42, Grade 6 Literature Book 2):

Comparison:

+ A sharp arrowhead, falling from the tree branch... aimless and erratic.

+ A leaf like a bird fluttering... struggling to rise again.

+ A leaf moving slowly, playfully... in the moment of existence.

+ A leaf, frightened... fluttering back to the branch.

Question 2 (page 42, Grade 6 Literature Book 2):

- Comparison helps to create vivid imagery and bring life to the events or objects described.

- Comparison also reveals the emotions and sentiments of the writer.

EXERCISE

Exercise 1 (page 43, Grade 6 Literature Book 2):

a, 'My soul is like a summer afternoon.'

- Equal comparison: helps the abstract idea (soul) take shape with form and color.

b, 'I’ve crossed mountains and streams, but it’s nothing compared to the aching heart of my mother.'

'I’ve fought for ten years, but it’s nothing compared to the struggles of my mother.'

- Unequal comparison: emphasizes the unmeasurable, boundless love and sacrifice of a revolutionary mother.

c, 'The soldier dreams as though he is in a deep sleep.'

'Uncle Ho’s image looms large, warmer than the red flame.'

- Comparison types: equal and unequal comparisons bring attention to the soldier’s deep affection for Uncle Ho.

Exercise 2 (page 43, Grade 6 Literature Book 2):

Interesting comparison: 'Uncle Huong Thu is like a bronze statue... a heroic figure of the Trường Sơn mountains.'

- The image of toughness and resilience in the face of adversity.

Exercise 3 (page 43, Grade 6 Literature Book 2):

The scene of Uncle Huong Thu crossing the rapids is one of the most memorable parts in Võ Quảng’s writing, capturing the spirit of human perseverance. The water crashes down mercilessly, as if trying to engulf the boat. Uncle Huong Thu calmly grips the pole, steering the boat forward with strength. In that moment, he appears more majestic than any warrior of the jungle.