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Comparison and Contrast

Comparison and Contrast. It is better to plant a single seed than to dream of the tree it could be. . What Is Comparison and Contrast Essay?. Comparison means showing similarities, and contrast means showing differences.

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Comparison and Contrast

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  1. Comparison and Contrast It is better to plant a single seed than to dream of the tree it could be.

  2. What Is Comparison and Contrast Essay? • Comparison means showing similarities, and contrast means showing differences. • The purpose of comparing and contrasting is to help the reader make better choices.

  3. How to Write a Comparison and Contrast Essay There are two ways to organize a comparison and contrast paper. One way is by following a subject-by-subject pattern. The other is by following a point-by-point pattern.

  4. Subject-by-Subject Pattern *The subject-by-subject pattern allows the writer to compare or contrast the two subjects by describing all aspects about one subject and then describing all aspects about the other subject. Example: Subject A—McDonalds Point 1—flavor Point 2—service Point 3—environment Subject B—Burger King Point 1—flavor Point 2—service Point 3—environment

  5. *Point-by-Point Pattern • The point-by-point pattern allows the writer to compare or contrast the two subjects on one point and then the next point and so on. • Example: • Point 1—Flavor • Subject A—McDonalds • Subject B—Burger King • Point 2—Service • Subject A—McDonalds • Subject B—Burger King • Point 3—Environment • Subject A—McDonalds • Subject B—Burger King

  6. Point-by-Point Pattern • I. Introduction • 1. Lead-in: Introduce two subjects. • 2. Transition: State why you compare or contrast them. • 3. Thesis Statement: • 1). Answer the question whether the two subjects are different or similar • 2). Present three points for comparison or contrast.

  7. Body • Body paragraph 1 • 1. Topic Sentence: Present Point One for comparison or contrast. • 2. Discuss Subject A. • 3. Discuss Subject B. • Body paragraph 2 • 1. Topic Sentence: Present Point Two for comparison or contrast. • 2. Discuss Subject A. • 3. Discuss Subject B. • Body paragraph 3 • 1. Topic Sentence: Present Point Three for comparison or contrast. • 2. Discuss Subject A. • 3. Discuss Subject B.

  8. Conclusion • 1. Sum up the three points for comparison or contrast. • 2. Emphasize the significance for the comparison and contrast. Or make recommendations for choice (choose A over B or vice versa).

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