Comparing and contrasting is something that we all do every day without even noticing it. Let's say you're in the fruit and vegetable aisle. You have 4 varieties of apples to choose from. Without being aware of it you determine which one appeals to you most (size, color, price, etc.) by using your compare and contrast skill. So, basically, comparing is a way of looking for similarities, and contrasting is a way of looking for differences. …showed first 75 words of 566 total…

…showed last 75 words of 566 total…of detail to both subjects, because you want the reader to form a fair opinion. Once you can write an essay that will let the reader picture the subjects in his/her mind, you've done a good job. 5. Conclusion. The conclusion should summarize the thesis you were going for and not sound similar to the introduction. And remember, the best way to learn to write good compare/contrast essay is practice, practice, and more practice