This is an essay about how to write contrast and comparison essay

Contrast and Comparsion

1. UNIT-9: UNIT-9:
COMPARISON & COMPARISON &
CONTRAST PARAGRAPHCONTRAST PARAGRAPH

2. Do I want
this car … ?
… or do I
want that
other car?

3. Do I want
this guy
… ?
… or do I
want that
guy?

4. Do I want to visit
Egypt on my
next vacation … ?
… or do I want
to go to Las
Vegas?

5. Do I want to eat
something
healthy… ?
… or do I want
something
bad?

6. UNDERSTAND WHAT
COMPARİSON OR CONTRAST
REQUİRES YOU TO DO.
Always choose two equal items—two
cars, two vacations, two sports stars—
not two unequal items, like a car and
an octopus.
Next, decide if you want to compare
or contrast as your primary
strategy.

7. NOW LET’S TEST NOW LET’S TEST
YOUR YOUR
UNDERSTANDİNUNDERSTANDİN
G .G . .. ..

8. A BABY A BABY A VACUUM A VACUUM

CLEANERCLEANER

10. PİCK A PATTERN FOR YOUR PİCK A PATTERN FOR YOUR
PARAGRAPHPARAGRAPH
Pattern APattern A is a is a 3- 3-
point point paragraphparagraph, ,
which is called which is called
POINT-by-POINT.POINT-by-POINT.
The The topic sentence topic sentence
will read like this:will read like this:
Because of X, Y, Because of X, Y,
and Z, Subject A and Z, Subject A
is similar to [or is similar to [or
different from] different from]
Subject B.Subject B.
Each Each supporting supporting
ppointoint will discuss will discuss
both Subject A and both Subject A and
Subject B.Subject B.
IntroductionIntroduction
All about All about Point XPoint X
All about All about Point YPoint Y
All about All about Point ZPoint Z
ConclusionConclusion

11. PATTERN B WİLL LOOK A BİT PATTERN B WİLL LOOK A BİT
DİFFERENT.DİFFERENT.
Pattern BPattern B is a 2-is a 2-
point paragraph, point paragraph,
which is called which is called
BLOCK.BLOCK.
One One support support will will
discuss discuss XX, , YY, and , and ZZ
for for Subject ASubject A; the ; the
other other support support will do will do
the same for the same for
Subject BSubject B..
IntroductionIntroduction
All about All about Subject ASubject A
All about All about Subject BSubject B
ConclusionConclusion

12. PATTERN APATTERN A OUTLİNE OUTLİNE
I.I.Point XPoint X
A.A.Subject ASubject A
1.1.Detail 1Detail 1
2.2.Detail 2Detail 2
3.3.Detail 3Detail 3
B.B.Subject BSubject B
1.1.Detail 1Detail 1
2.2.Detail 2Detail 2
3.3.Detail 3Detail 3
Roman numerals Roman numerals
address the address the XX, , YY, and , and
ZZ from the from the topic topic
sentence.sentence.
Capital letter ACapital letter A is is
always for the always for the first first
subjectsubject; ; capital capital
letter Bletter B is always for is always for
the the second subjectsecond subject..
A A detaildetail for Subject A for Subject A
must correspond to a must correspond to a
detaildetail for Subject B. for Subject B.

13. A A PATTERN BPATTERN B OUTLİNE LOOKS A LİTTLE OUTLİNE LOOKS A LİTTLE
DİFFERENT:DİFFERENT:
I.I.Subject ASubject A
A.A.First Point of C/CFirst Point of C/C
1. Detail1. Detail
2. Detail2. Detail
3. Detail3. Detail
E.E.Second Point of C/CSecond Point of C/C
1. Detail1. Detail
2. Detail2. Detail
3. Detail3. Detail
I.I.Third Point of C/CThird Point of C/C
1. Detail1. Detail
2. Detail2. Detail
3. Detail3. Detail
II.II.Subject BSubject B
A.A.First Point of C/CFirst Point of C/C
1. Detail1. Detail
2. Detail2. Detail
3. Detail3. Detail
E.E.Second Point of C/CSecond Point of C/C
1. Detail1. Detail
2. Detail2. Detail
3. Detail3. Detail
I.I.Third Point of C/CThird Point of C/C
1. Detail1. Detail
2. Detail2. Detail
3. Detail3. Detail
Topic sentenceTopic sentence:: Subject A is different from/similar to Subject B.Subject A is different from/similar to Subject B.

14. TOPIC SENTENCE PATTERNS FOR
COMPARISON & CONTRAST
PARAGRAH
CONTRAST PARAGRAPH
- Although …… and ………. are both….they are different in
many ways.
-While …… and ………. are both….they are different in many
ways.
- There are many differences between …. and ….. although
they seem quite similar.

15. COMPARISON PARAGRAPH
-There are striking similarities between ……and ……….
- Although ………and…….. seem quite different , they
have many points in common.
-………and………… are very similar/alike in many ways.

16. The following words can help you to write a good compare
and contrast paragraph:

17. SIMILARITIES
similar to
Example: Spring weather in Denizli is similar to spring
weather in İzmir.
both
Example: Both Denizli and İzmir have rain in the spring.
also
Example: Denizli also has a rainy spring season.
too
Example: İzmir has a rainy spring season, too.
as well
Example: As well, İzmir has rainy spring season.

18. DIFFERENCES
on the other hand
Example: On the other hand, winter is much colder in
Denizli.
however
Example: However, winter is much colder in Denizli.
but
Example: İzmir has a mild winter, but Denizli has a cold
one.
in contrast to
Example: In contrast to İzmir, Denizli has a cold winter.
differs from
Example: Denizli differs from İzmir by having a cold
winter.
while
Example: While İzmir has a mild winter, Denizli has a cold
winter.

19. Decide in which method the paragraphs below are written.
While İstanbul and Muğla are both big cities, they differ from each
other in many ways. To start with, İstanbul is filled with industries, buildings,
roads, and lots of people. The time it takes you to get from one place to
another shows us how big it has become. Moreover, İstanbul has become a
city in which its people are usually in a hurry and have a lot of things to do
throughout the day. This can be seen by the amount of traffic in the city. Also,
in İstanbul you can find all sorts of things to do like shopping in plazas, going
to the discos or bars at nights, going to the movies, etc. On the other hand,
Muğla still looks like a small town in which most of its people know each
other although the city has grown a lot in the last years. What is more, Muğla
still remains quite a calm city where most people walk and take their time.
Additionally, in Muğla, there are places mostly to drink a coffee and chat,
historical places to visit, and many places with beautiful architecture. To sum
up, although these two cities seem to be similar, they are in fact different
from each other

20. There are three main differences between eating fresh food and
canned food. The most notable difference between these two
kinds of foods is their flavor. Fresh food has great flavor and
taste because it keeps all their natural conditions. Canned food,
however, lacks a lot of its flavor characteristics because there are
some other chemical products added to the natural foods.
Secondly, there is a health factor that affects both of them.
Canned food is unhealthy because in order to keep the shelf life
for longer times it is tinned with many conservatives and
chemical factors. On the other hand, fresh food does not include
any chemicals, so it is healtier. Another difference between these
two types of foods is the cost. Canned food is much more
expensive than fresh food. In conclusion, before eating, choose
the best type of food for your convenience and lifestyle.