Compare/Contrast Essay is a common type of English essay writing, which mainly compares the similarities or differences between the two.Comparison essay usually writes about the similarities and contrast essay usually writes about the differences.
This type of essay doesn’t seem to be difficult, but a lot of my study abroad friends say they always get marks deducted and can’t find out why.
Today, I would like to share with you my own summary of Compare/Contrast Essay writing skills.
In comparing and contrasting two things, English Translation and Production Society suggests the following method to correspond to compare and contrast essays.
Subject by subject, i.e. we can discuss the characteristics of the first thing first, and find out the similarities and differences in the second thing after we finish it. The general framework is as follows.
Beginning.
It’s better to live on campus than with parents during college times.
Text.
1. Case 1: live on campus
Situation 1 vs. Point of Comparison 1: advantages (less control, rich social life); Situation 1 vs. Point of Comparison 2: disadvantages (missing parents).
Situation 1 vs. Point of Comparison 2: disadvantages (missing family, accommodation fees).
2. Scenario 2: live with parents
Situation 2 vs. Comparison Point 1: advantages (parents can help with chores, e.g. laundry and cooking; privacy of your own room).
Situation 2 vs. Point of comparison 2: disadvantages (fall out of campus life).
Conclusion
Compare and contrast essay reference topics
American English Vs. British English: Major Differences.
Fascism and Nazism: Different or the Same?
●Luxury way of life against poor living.
●Working in Office or Being a Freelancer?
Compare and Contrast essay template example sentences
Topic # How have gender roles changed throughout history?
Example thesis: On the surface, it may seem as though women’s roles have changed drastically throughout history; however, a comparison of various eras illustrates how women are still repressed. On the surface it may seem as though women’s roles have changed drastically throughout history; however, a comparison of various eras illustrates how women are still repressed and shamed, especially in sexual expression and behaviour.
Topic #How do characters define fate and free will in literature?
Example thesis: Harry Potter and Never Let Me Go both examine the notion of whether characters have free will or are destined to live out their fates.
Topic # In what ways is the theme of alienation portrayed in literature?
Example thesis: The negative effects of alienation are central themes of both Flowers for Algernon and
Catcher in the Rye.
Topic #How is the theme of oppression portrayed in literature?
Example thesis: Though the plot lines inA Doll’ s House and Animal Farm differ greatly, the two share a core theme: oppression.
