How to Write a Compare/Contrast Essay

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.
A special way of comparison is using analogies. Analogies are used for presenting similarities using seemingly dissimilar things. …