Exploring Similarities and Differences between Texts

Recognising and examining similar and differing elements in two separate texts is a crucial understanding. Start by distinguishing the types of texts (written, spoken, multimodal, etc.) and their context of production and reception.
Consider the primary and secondary purposes of each text. These can range from instructive, reportorial, persuasive, entertaining and so on. How these purposes match or contrast in the texts should be accounted for.
Comparing language in both texts is paramount. Note down word classes, language devices, use of imagery, punctuation, tone, grammar, sentence structures, syntax, etc., and draw comparisons.
Evaluate how the text creators’ choices impact the audience. Contrast how these choices enable each text to meet its purpose and engage the targeted audience.
Stylistic features play a significant role. These could be layout, typography, graphics in case of written texts or body language, pitch, tone for spoken texts. Contrast and compare these features to see how they contribute to the overall message and meaning.
Analyzing the genre of the texts provides comprehensive insights. The genre may be biographical, persuasive essay, narrative, academic article, social media post etc. Observe how genre conventions are followed or deviated in given texts.
Always consider context. The time, place, culture, and circumstances in which a text is produced or received can significantly influence its language and content. By comparing these elements, more profound differences and similarities might be observed.
Use of power and ideology in the text should also be compared. Power relations, represented roles and values, dominant perspectives and ideologies can be implicit or explicit in the text.

Remember, your analysis should work towards meeting the assessment objectives of understanding the ways texts are similar and different, analysing and comparing their features and effects, and exploring how context impacts text production and interpretation.