Comparison

&
Contrast
Purpose of
Comparison and Contrast
Essay
⮚ to analyze the differences and/or the similarities of two distinct subjects.
⮚ to give an accurate evaluation of the topic (significant points of
similarity and difference)
⮚ to illuminate subtle differences or unexpected similarities between two
subjects.
⮚ to state what is to be learned from doing so.

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Comparison
Transitional expressions used
in comparison:
⮚ In the same way
⮚ Both
⮚ Neither
⮚ Similar
⮚ And
⮚ Also
⮚ In addition
⮚ Just as… so
⮚ The same as
⮚ As well as
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⮚ Each of
Contrast
Transitional expressions used
in contrast:
⮚ Although
⮚ However
⮚ In contrast
⮚ Conversely
⮚ Yet
⮚ On the other hand
⮚ Whereas
⮚ While
⮚ Unlike
⮚ But
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Know what is
to be
compared

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 1 Basis of
Comparison
This technique requires having a specific basis, a common point of comparison or
contract.

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Alternating Method

In the alternating method, it allows you take turns in discussing the characteristics of
the first topic, followed by the second one..

Introduction
Body Paragraph 1 (Subject 1)
Body Paragraph 2 (Subject 2)
Body Paragraph 3 (Subject 1)
Body Paragraph 4 (Subject 2)
Conclusion
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 3 Block
Method
Writing a comparison and contract essay using this method is like developing your
ideas in chunk. The first paragraph will only contain the characteristics of the first
topic. While the second paragraph will contain discussions about the second topic.

Introduction
Body Paragraph 1 (Subject 1)
Body Paragraph 2 (Subject 1)
Body Paragraph 3 (Subject 2)
Body Paragraph 4 (Subject 2)
Conclusion
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4 Combination
Method
It refers to the combination of alternating and block method in writing.

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Thanks!
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