Compare and Contrast

 Compare and contrast are the ways in which we view at our world around us. The word compare means to define what is similar, and contrast means to define what is different. There are many ways to compare and contrast something. The use of analogies, and the way we set up our language with in the paper help us make our point. Then there are the two structures formed for our compare and contrast. These two structures are what set the stage for the comparsion and contrast.They are Subject by Subject, and Point by Point. Both will get you to the conclusion. It is just deciding which formula works best for your essay.

There is use of analogies to compare things that are similar in some ways, and other ways they are not. An example would be, You are as annoying as nails on a chalkboard. This would imply that the person is realing annoying. When comparing and contrasting there is certain language that is used. Words or phrase that are used are in contrast too, the advantage or disvantage, and let us evaluate the two, are just a few ways to compare and contrast.

Now, we have the two structures that help us reach our conclusion. The first structure is Subject by Subject. This where you take theh first item,and say what you need to about it. Then you do the same with the second. Finally, you take their similarities and differences. The second structure is Point by Point. This where you take one aspect and compare it to the other, then next aspect, and so forth. There are no hard rules for compare and contrast essay. You just need make sure that your audience is following the direction in which you, as the writer, are taking them.