1. In what specific ways does Griffing claim that karate and kung fu are similar? In what ways are these two different? Do the similarities outweigh the differences, or vice versa? For Griffing, in my opinion claim that karate and kung fu are similar because each is an umbrella term for several different variations. Karate and kung fu are different in style, movement, technic and the way they dress. However, the differences outweigh the similarities. For example, karate have four style on its official list, but kung fu have hundreds of categories based on type of movement. 2. Can you think of other type of similarities and differences that Griffin might have included? One difference that Griffin might ha included is which one have more …show more content…
The best way to explain myself is that I am not expert in any sport, I think there are professional people who know better which sport are qualified and deserve to be in the Olympics. 4. Is Griffin’s support for his comparison and contrast sufficient and balanced? Explain. Yes, Griffin comparison and contrast are sufficient and balanced. Griffin compare and contrast are well explain, Griffin gives the impression that he knows about the subject writing about the background and styles of karate and kung fu. 5. What transitional devices does Griffin use to indicate when he is comparing and when he is contrasting? Griffin is using well transitional devices when he is comparing and contrasting. Examples of transitional devices are: similar because, in contrast, also different, this difference, for these reasons. Therefore, this transitional devices helps to understand better Griffin’s work. 6. What is Griffin’s thesis? Why does Griffin state it where he does? The Griffin’s thesis is at the end of the first paragraph, when Griffin writes about the Olympics Committee should considered which of these style, kung fu and karate, deserves to be declared an official Olympic sport; spite of their differences and