To write a comparing/contrasting essay, selection of a suitable topic plays the key role. To avoid difficulties, you should try to choose two similar types of topics. A compare and contrast essay for two different models of a car manufacturing company is a nice idea. To write a similar comparing and contrasting essay for a bike and a car is not that much desirable thought.
The ideas put forward in a compare/contrast essay should be based on logical and critical analysis of both the aspects. It should include all the meaningful, positive and negative points of both the parts of your topic. Avoid writing false and irrelevant points.
There are two ways of writing a comparing/contrasting essay:
Block Arrangement: A four paragraph essay starting from introducing purpose of writing. All the compare and contrast points of first part of the topic are written in the second paragraph. In the third paragraph, the compare and contrast points of second part of the topic are written. In the end conclusion is written.
Alternating or Point-by-point Arrangement: It compares and contrasts both the aspects of your topics point wise after introduction is written in the first paragraph.
The example given below clarifies the two types of compare and contrast essay more elaborately.
BLOCK ARRANGEMENT (Four Paragraph Essay)
The first paragraph of a block arrangement essay is that of introduction. In the introductory paragraph, the purpose to write the compare and contrast essay is discussed. In our example we are discussing the difference between the two models of Cheverolet Cars- Aveo and Optra.
In the second