COMPARE AND By Syed Muhammad Ali

CONTRAST
 DEFINITION
This type of essay examines two or more subjects, topics, objects, ideas etc.,
comparing their similarities and differences.

Compare
 It is to identify the similarities between two things or subjects.

Contrast
 It is to identify the differences between two things or subjects.
 HOW A TOPIC IS PICKED?
It is focused on things which can obviously be compared or differentiated.

For Example;

If we are examining a person, like a president, another should also be a president. A
president would not be compared with a cab driver .
FUNCTIONS OF COMPARE AND
CONTRAST ESSAY
It specifically helps readers reach a critical decision.

Readers read the essay, weigh all aspects of the two objects or subjects and then
decide whether to go against or in favor of a specific consideration.

This type of essay makes readers aware and more mature about matters discussed
in the composition
 ESSAY STRUCTURE
Introduction Paragraph
It is started with generalization and purpose that leads to a thesis statement

Body Paragraph Two

We give similarities about the certain topic given.

Body Paragraph Three

Discussed about the differences
 ESSAY STRUCTURE
Conclusion Paragraph

Everything is wrapped up in this paragraph and it is final chance for the writer to
share final insights and reinforce the thesis of overall essay.
EXAMPLES
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