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 COMPARISON
AND CONTRAST
A more effective way of convincing
others might be writing a compare and
contrast essay.
Introduction
Most of the things we do in life involve decision-making.
Whenever we decide on certain matters, we usually
scrutinize or check the options that we have at the moment.
These options often undergo the processes of comparing
and contrasting in order for us to see which one is better or
even the best.

The ability to compare and contrast has its uses far beyond
the classroom.
With practical applications in everything from choosing
which insurance policy to buy, to what clothes to pack for a
beach trip, comparing and contrasting are requirements for
much of our everyday decision-making. However, when we
discuss these terms in relation to reading and viewing skills,
they have much more specific meanings.
 Definitions

 Compare and contrast  compare means

essays are multi- describing similarities
paragraph between the subjects.
compositions that  The arch-enemy of
explain ways in which comparing is
two (or, very contrasting. When you
occasionally, more) contrast two things,
subjects are similar or you explain ways in
different. which they are
different.
Comparing, refers to the process of identifying the
similarities between two things. On the other hand,
contrasting refers to identifying only the differences
between two things. While the distinction between these
two terms may appear on the surface to be quite subtle, it
is important that students can accurately differentiate
between the two concepts so that you will be able to
answer questions and prompts accurately.

In a non-linear manner, these processes can be presented

through the use of the Venn diagram. However, in
writing, these processes could be presented with the use
of transition words or grammatical signals specific for
each process.
Comparing and contrasting are some of the common
processes that any student should master. In your career as a
student, you’ll encounter many different kinds of writing
assignments, each with its own requirements. One of the
most common is the comparison/contrast essay, in which
you focus on the ways in which certain things or ideas—
usually two of them—are similar to (this is the comparison)
and/or different from (this is the contrast) one another.

The secret in crafting a good compare-and-contrast essay is to

choose two or more subjects that connect in a meaningful
way. The purpose of showing similarities and differences is
not to present the obvious but rather to highlight subtle
differences or unexpected similarities. Drawing distinctions
between elements in a similar category will increase the
audience’s understanding of that category, which is the
purpose of the compare-and-contrast activities.
LET’S TRY THIS!
Read and answer each question. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
A. RECALLING CONCEPTS. Identify the function of each of
the transition words listed below. Write comparison when it is
utilized in showing similar ideas and write contrast when it is
used in presenting differences.
1. also
2. likewise
3. but
4. yet
5. while
6. similarly
7. conversely
8. however
9. nevertheless
Venn Diagram
WORDS THAT ARE USE TO WORDS THAT ARE USED TO
COMPARE : CONTRAST :
 Also  Although
 As well as  But
 Alike  Differs from
 Both  Different
 Just like  However
 In common  In contrast
 Similar to  On the other hand
 Than
Compare and Contrast
 Compare and Contrast Essay
DEFINITION GOAL

 Comparison seeks to  Compare and Contrast

present the properties of
two objects, whereas
contrast aims at
exposing the differences
between the two objects.
essays help readers to
make a decision on a
particular topic of
argument and to
develop critical and
analytical thinking.
 IMPORTANT
COMPARISON CONTRAST

 Emphasizes the  Emphasizes the

similarities between two difference between two
things, ideas, things, ideas,
conceptions, or point of conceptions, or point of
view. view.
 First, you have to start off by picking two
subjects that have enough similarities and
differences to be compared in a meaningful
way, such as two sports teams or two systems
of government.
 Once you have that, then you have to find at
least two or three points of comparison and use
research, facts, and well-organized paragraphs
to impress and captivate your readers.
 Exercises
I. Fill in the blank.
1.Compare and contrast essay explains
the____________ or ___________of subjects.
2.Compare means describing their___________.
3.Contrast means describing their ___________.
4. ____ _______ is an organizational tool in
comparing two subjects.
II. Listing Method.
5-8 Words use to compare
9-12 Words use to contrast
III. Write A if the statement is true B if False then
correct the word or phrases that makes the
statement wrong.
13.Compare and contrast essay help readers to
develop critical and analytical thinking.
14. In making comparative essay, pick three to
four subjects to be compared in meaningful way.
15.Compare emphasizes the differences while
contrast emphasizes the similarities of two things,
ideas and point of view.
 Key to Correction
I. Fill in the blank.
1.Compare and contrast essay explains the
_similarities_ or _differences_ of subjects.
2.Compare means describing their _similarities_.
3.Contrast means describing their _differences_.
4. _Venn_ _diagram_ is an organizational tool in
comparing two subjects.
II. Listing Method. 9-12 Words use to
5-8 Words use to compare contrast
Also Although
As well as But
Alike Differs from
Both Different
Just like However
In common Similar to In contrast
9-12 Words use to contrast On the other hand
Although But Differs from Than
Different However In
contrast On the other hand
III. Write A if the statement is true B if False then
correct the word or phrases that makes the
statement wrong.
A 13.Compare and contrast essay help readers to
develop critical and analytical thinking.
B -two14. In making comparative essay, pick
_three to four_ subjects to be compared in
meaningful way.
B 15.Compare emphasizes the differences while
contrast emphasizes the similarities of two things,
ideas and point of view.
 References :
 http://study.com/academy/lesson/compare-c
ontrast-essay-definition-topics-examples.html
 http://m.wikihow.com/Write-a-Comparative-
Essay