Several times throughout The Arrival, Tan includes a full page of small images depicting variations on the same subject. For example, look at the full page of cloud illustrations in Part II. As you read Part V, notice the two pages depicting a plant. What meaning do you think Tan is trying to convey with these illustrations? Why do you think he chose to structure this part of the text in this way?

a compare and contrast essay is a piece of formal writing in which the author focus on the similarities between two ideas, objects, places, etc., and the differences between them. there are some aspects that the author should take into account when he/she is crafting the essay. first, the author has a clear idea of the effect that he/she wants to produce on the audience (a purpose). his/her main idea should be presented in the thesis statement in a simple but effective way which gives the audience a clear idea of the content and the direction of the essay. in addition, it is also important to focus to the similarities and differences that not only are interesting and relevant to the reader but also provide a new, impressive point of view or deeper understanding of a topic.