Compare and Contrast

Compare and Contrast Essay Writing

Kimverly Torres

Comparison in writing discusses elements that are (similar), while contrast in writing discusses elements that are (different). A comparison and contrast essay may discuss only similarities, only differences, but more often than not, both comparison and contrast is used.

A compare-and-contrast essay, then, analyzes two subjects by comparing them, contrasting them, or both. A comparison-and-contrast essay uses factual details to analyze the similarities and differences between two or more two or more people, places, things, or events.

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Transitional Words and Phrases that Signal

Comparison and Contrast

In comparison and contrast, transitions between paragraphs are necessary to keep your essay flowing smoothly, to make it clear to the reader when you switch from one topic to the other, and to indicate the logical relationships between ideas within the paragraph.

Comparison Transition Words

Contrast Transition Words

Structure of Comparison and Contrast

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Thank you for listening! Kimverly Torres