COMPARISON &

CONTRAST
ESSAY
Essay Writing
 WHAT
are compare & contrast essays?

In comparison/Contrast To compare is to
examine how things are similar, while to contrast
is to see how they differ. A compare and
contrast essay thCompare and contrast essays
are multi-paragraph compositions that explain
ways in which two (or occasionally more)
subjects erefore looks at the similarities of two
or more objects, and the differences.
Definition

1 2
compare means describing
contrasts usually means two things,
similarities between the subjects. The
ways in which they are different
essay on farmlife versus city would
After completing a unit of study on
provide at least one paragraph on
where people live, students should
how people's lives in the city are like
be able to provide several details
the lives of the people that live on a
about how life on a farm can be
farm. Basically, the comparison tells
vastly different from life in a city.
what they have in common.
STRUCTURE
There are two main ways to
structure a compare and contrast
essay, namely using a block or a
point-by-point structure. For the
block structure, all of the
information about one of the objects
being compared/contrasted is given
first, block structure used for cause
and effect and problem-solution
essays. For the point-by-point
structure, each similarity (or
difference) for one object is followed
immediately by the similarity
when's the
purpose of
contrast and
compare needed
Compare and contrast essay writing allows you to
juxtapose two subjects in the same paper. This means
that thesis statements, topic sentences, and descriptive
details must be put in cover both subjects.
 Good comparison or
WHY DO I contrast essays feature
the use of indicator words
NEED TO USE to convey to the reader at

INDICATORS any given moment

whether a comparison or
&TRANSITIONS? contrast is being made
and the nature of it.
How do I prepare to write a
comparison and contrast essay?
- Brainstorm everything about two subjects.
- Identify points that are relevant to both subjects.
- Establish a dominant idea after examining points of similarity and difference. This is the basis
of the comparison/contrast.
- Select those traits to focus upon based upon the dominant idea.
- Be sure these traits are subject to the purpose —desired accomplishment.
Coffe vs Tea
Drinking coffee and tea is a part of the daily life of adults and some of the young. Coffee which is made from C beans and Tea which is
made from tea leaves are often considered as helpful to our daily lives although tea is regarded as more healthy due to coffee having
more Caffeine. However, they are technically both considered
harmful to our health too. The pleasure of drinking coffee and tea excessively can have harmful effects to our health because of the
Tannic Acid that is involved. Coffee beans that are grown in very high altitudes and
mineral-rich soil often produce more acidity. The acid content also depends on the type and length of
bean roasting and brewing method. Coffee's pH averages
about 5. 0 while tea (depending on what type) has a pH
ranging from 4. 0 to 6. 0. The tea also becomes more bitter
as the tea is steeped in the hot water. We love to drink
coffee and tea because they satisfy and make us feel more
awake. This is done because one part of their component is
caffeine which helps us energize so that we could do the
things that we do for longer periods of time. Not only that,
Coffee and Tea are actually very helpful in preventing
different kinds of diseases and cancers. Coffee can be beneficial because it can help prevent
Alzeimer's, Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes and etc. Notonly do they help in preventing sickness but they also help us in exceeding our
limitations like how coffee helps us improve our memory recall and how the different types of tea have different effect like Green tea
which improves the cholesterol level and how Oolong tea promotes weight
loss.