Comparison &

Contrast

Essay

Format – Contrast

(Diffferences)

(1)

Block Method

Example

Vacationing in the mountains&

Vacationing at the beach

Comparison bases:

ClimateTypes of activities

Location

2nd Paragraph- vacationing in the mountains

Cold weather

Enjoy hiking, skiing, trekking, bird watching

Can go to Cameraon Highland, Genting Highland, Fraser Hill

3rd paragraph -Vationing at the beaches

Warm weather & sea water

Fun beaches activities: beach volleyball, build sandcastles, swimming, snorkeling, diving,

water bike

Pork Dickson, Pulau Redang, Pulau Langkawi

Conclusion

Both are fun places to go, depending on what one likes.

(2)

Point by Point Method

2nd Paragraph

The weather in the moutains is cold while/whereas the weather at the beach is

warm.

3rd Paragraph

We can choose to hike, watch bird, ski in the mountains. On the other hand, swimming,

playing beach volleyball, building sandcastles, snorkerling and others are the usual activities

one can find at the beach.

4th Paragraph

If we opt to go to the mountains, we can go to Cameron Highland, Genting Highland, Fraser

Hill or Mount Kinabalu. However, if we choose to have our vacation at the beach, Pulau

Redang, Pulau Langkawi, Pork Dickson are some of the top choices.

Conclusion

Wherever we choose to go, they are both guaranteed fun.

Example

Comparison Between Fresh Food and Canned Food

Comparison Bases:

Nutrition Value

Process of Cooking

Cost

2nd paragraph

Fresh food retains its original flavor and freshness, on the contrary, canned food has

more chemicals to extend its shelf life.

3rd Paragraph

Fresh food takes more time to cook and using more natural spices and flavor to make it tasty.

In contrast, canned food is easier to prepare since all ingredients are in the tin. Tinned food

is only needed to be heated.

4th paragraph

Unlike tinned food, the cost of fresh food is more expensive since all ingredients are bought

separately. Tinned food is usually made in mass production, so the cost is lower.

Conclusion:

Compared with fresh food, canned food definitely has less nutritional value, easier to prepare and less expensive. However, the former is healthier to be consumed than the

latter.

Transitions Used:

Contrast- unllike, in contrast, on the other hand, however, on the contrary, contrasted with

Format – Compare

(Similarities)

Example

My friend and I

Comparison bases :

Height, family background, hobby

2nd Paragraph

Like Amin, I am also 167cm tall. We are both thin and are quite popular among our friends.

3rd Paragraph

There are 5 family members in Amin's family. Similarly, I also have five members in my

family.

4th Paragraph

During my free time, I usually play chess and swim at the public swimming pool near my

house. Amin likes playing chess and swimming too.

Transitions :

In the same way, compared to, like, similar to, similary, at the same time, too