Compare and Contrast Paragraph



In a compare and contrast paragraph, you write about the similarities and differences between two or more people, places, things, or ideas.

Example:  Write a paragraph comparing the weather in Vancouver and Halifax.

The following words can help you to write a good compare and contrast paragraph:

Helper Words:

SimilaritiesDifferences
is similar tothe other hand
bothhowever
alsobut
tooin contrast
as welldiffers from
 while
 unlike




Similarities

is similar to
Example:   Spring weather in Vancouver is similar to spring weather in Halifax.

both
Example:   Both Vancouver and Halifax have rain in the spring.

also
Example:   Halifax also has a rainy spring season.

too
Example:   Halifax has a rainy spring season, too.

as well
Example:   As well, Halifax has rainy spring season.



Differences

on the other hand
Example:   On the other hand, winter is much colder in Halifax.

however
Example:   However, winter is much colder in Halifax.

but
Example:   Vancouver has a mild winter, but Halifax has a cold one.

in contrast to
Example:   In contrast to Vancouver, Halifax has a cold winter.

differs from
Example:   Halifax differs from Vancouver by having a cold winter.

while
Example:   While Vancouver has a mild winter, Halifax has a cold winter.