{"id":64,"date":"2017-01-30T17:34:51","date_gmt":"2017-01-30T17:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-hccc-college-writing-1\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=64"},"modified":"2017-05-16T14:08:14","modified_gmt":"2017-05-16T14:08:14","slug":"the-comparecontrast-essay-similarities-and-differences-come-to-light","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-hccc-college-writing-1\/chapter\/the-comparecontrast-essay-similarities-and-differences-come-to-light\/","title":{"raw":"The Compare\/Contrast Essay - Similarities and Differences Come to Light","rendered":"The Compare\/Contrast Essay &#8211; Similarities and Differences Come to Light"},"content":{"raw":"<b><strong style=\"font-style: inherit\">Writing a Compare\/Contrast Essay<\/strong><\/b>\r\nThink of the Compare\/Contrast essay as a bridge between both the Personal Essay and the Issues (Research) Essay.\u00a0To begin, we often compare and contrast things in our everyday lives\u2014what gas station to go to, what to major in, which job is better, etc.\u00a0Sometimes comparing and contrasting allows one the possibility of gauging which choice (or perhaps subject) is more advantageous to you personally, or perhaps might be more beneficial on a larger scale (like when a company decides which health plan will provide its employees with the best benefits).\u00a0Your purpose in this essay is to <i><em style=\"font-weight: inherit\">evaluate<\/em><\/i> a subject or subjects. In another sense, comparing and contrasting affords one the possibility of shedding light on an issue or conflict, and works by illustrating both sides of the subject (or perhaps debate).\u00a0If you wanted to provide an objective take on the current economic climate of the US, you might provide data (or facts) from both before and after the economic downturn of late.\u00a0This would be considered a more <i><em style=\"font-weight: inherit\">informative <\/em><\/i>approach here.\u00a0While the latter is common, your essay should focus more on the former, where you will take a stance and make a judgment on the subject(s) at hand.\u00a0This being the case then, your Compare\/Contrast Essay should present both your perspective in relation to the subject(s) and provide evidence via a progression of logical arguments to support your claims.\r\n<b><strong>Compare\/Contrast<\/strong><\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">Involves juxtaposition \u2192 putting things (subjects\/parts) side by side<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">Illustrates the similarities\/differences of a subject or subjects<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">Might also illustrate the advantages\/disadvantages of subject(s)<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">Helps you organize information in arriving at a choice\/decision\/outcome<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">Often used when someone makes a decision or has to choose<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">Subjects must be similar enough, or could be various parts of\u00a0a larger subject<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">You should figure out the factors involved before writing<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">Depending on the subject, some research may be necessary<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">Common ways we compare\/contrast \u2192\u00a0 analogies \u2192 metaphors &amp; similes<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">Commonly used words or phrases to suggest similarities\/comparisons: like, as, also, in a like manner, similarly, likewise, in addition<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">Commonly used words or phrases to suggest differences\/contrasts: but, in contrast to, unlike, whereas, on one hand, however, on the other hand<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">Conclusion should reveal your ultimate choice\/decision\/outcome<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b><strong style=\"font-style: inherit\">Two common ways of organizing a Compare\/Contrast Essay:<\/strong><\/b>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b><strong style=\"font-style: inherit\">Factor-by-Factor or Subject-by-Subject<\/strong><\/b>\r\n\r\n(will likely be influenced by purpose and audience)\r\nFactor-by-Factor (or Point-by-Point):\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Factor 1<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\">a) Subject A<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\">b) Subject B<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\">c) Subject C<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">2. Factor 2<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\">a) Subject A<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\">b) Subject B<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\">c) Subject C<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">3. Factor 3<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\">a) Subject A<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\">b) Subject B<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\">c) Subject C<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSubject-by-Subject (or One-Side-at-a-Time):\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">A) Subject A<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\">1. Factor 1<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\">2. Factor 2<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\">3. Factor 3<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">B) Subject B<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\">1. Factor 1<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\">2. Factor 2<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\">3. Factor 3<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">C) Subject\u00a0C<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\">1. Factor 1<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\">2. Factor 2<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\">3. Factor 3<\/p>\r\n<b><strong style=\"font-style: inherit\">For more in-depth notes, a sample essay, and a helpful video for this rhetorical mode, please click here for\u00a0<a style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\" href=\"http:\/\/owl.excelsior.edu\/rhetorical-styles\/compare-and-contrast-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\">compare and contrast<\/a>.<\/strong><\/b>","rendered":"<p><b><strong style=\"font-style: inherit\">Writing a Compare\/Contrast Essay<\/strong><\/b><br \/>\nThink of the Compare\/Contrast essay as a bridge between both the Personal Essay and the Issues (Research) Essay.\u00a0To begin, we often compare and contrast things in our everyday lives\u2014what gas station to go to, what to major in, which job is better, etc.\u00a0Sometimes comparing and contrasting allows one the possibility of gauging which choice (or perhaps subject) is more advantageous to you personally, or perhaps might be more beneficial on a larger scale (like when a company decides which health plan will provide its employees with the best benefits).\u00a0Your purpose in this essay is to <i><em style=\"font-weight: inherit\">evaluate<\/em><\/i> a subject or subjects. In another sense, comparing and contrasting affords one the possibility of shedding light on an issue or conflict, and works by illustrating both sides of the subject (or perhaps debate).\u00a0If you wanted to provide an objective take on the current economic climate of the US, you might provide data (or facts) from both before and after the economic downturn of late.\u00a0This would be considered a more <i><em style=\"font-weight: inherit\">informative <\/em><\/i>approach here.\u00a0While the latter is common, your essay should focus more on the former, where you will take a stance and make a judgment on the subject(s) at hand.\u00a0This being the case then, your Compare\/Contrast Essay should present both your perspective in relation to the subject(s) and provide evidence via a progression of logical arguments to support your claims.<br \/>\n<b><strong>Compare\/Contrast<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">Involves juxtaposition \u2192 putting things (subjects\/parts) side by side<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">Illustrates the similarities\/differences of a subject or subjects<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">Might also illustrate the advantages\/disadvantages of subject(s)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">Helps you organize information in arriving at a choice\/decision\/outcome<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">Often used when someone makes a decision or has to choose<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">Subjects must be similar enough, or could be various parts of\u00a0a larger subject<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">You should figure out the factors involved before writing<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">Depending on the subject, some research may be necessary<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">Common ways we compare\/contrast \u2192\u00a0 analogies \u2192 metaphors &amp; similes<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">Commonly used words or phrases to suggest similarities\/comparisons: like, as, also, in a like manner, similarly, likewise, in addition<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">Commonly used words or phrases to suggest differences\/contrasts: but, in contrast to, unlike, whereas, on one hand, however, on the other hand<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit;font-style: inherit\">Conclusion should reveal your ultimate choice\/decision\/outcome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><strong style=\"font-style: inherit\">Two common ways of organizing a Compare\/Contrast Essay:<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><strong style=\"font-style: inherit\">Factor-by-Factor or Subject-by-Subject<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n<p>(will likely be influenced by purpose and audience)<br \/>\nFactor-by-Factor (or Point-by-Point):<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Factor 1<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\">a) Subject A<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\">b) Subject B<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\">c) Subject C<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">2. 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