Compare/Contrast (Part 5 of 7)
When comparing/contrasting an author shows how two or more elements are alike and different. When the items are compared, their similarities are explored; when they are contrasted, their differences are highlighted. Some texts only compare and are therefore comparing texts; some texts only contrast and are therefore contrasting texts. Texts which do both are considered compare and contrast.
Signal words:
advantage, although, as opposed to, as well …