What features does a compare and contrast essay include?

Answer 1

I. discussion and analysis of at least two different subjects;

II. details about each subject;

III. a purpose or goal that comparing and contrasting will help achieve;

IV. roughly equal attention paid to each subject.

Answer 2

A compare and contrast essay typically includes an introduction where the topic is introduced, body paragraphs that detail the similarities and differences between the two subjects, and a conclusion that summarizes the main points and presents a thesis statement. The essay should utilize transitional words and phrases to signal comparisons and contrasts effectively.