tombraider Posted September 2, 2002 Share Posted September 2, 2002 Hi all! I have a question which I am not sure the answer. Please reply me. ;) What is different between compare and contrast question? In my opinion, comparing is showing the similar points between two problem. And contrasting is showing the different points between them. But after thinking carefully I think compare is wider than contrast. When an essay asks you compare, you should show divide your essay in two paragraphs. First para show the similar points. Second para show the different points. And when an essay asks you contrast you need show only different points. Is it right? :p Please answer this question. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertical_horizon Posted September 2, 2002 Share Posted September 2, 2002 Yeah I think so. But we can see that among all 185 topics, there're just 2 questions 'Compare..' & 'Compare & contrast..', which I think are the same. We should discuss both the weak & strong points of the two aspects. What do you all think? verhor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaya Posted September 2, 2002 Share Posted September 2, 2002 Yeh, I think compare = compare & contrast, but the 2nd one is more clear so everybody understand it. YOu should discuss both advantages and disadvantages of something. Renata Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombraider Posted September 3, 2002 Author Share Posted September 3, 2002 Thanks Vehor and Vaya(Renata). I think I more understand about this kind of essays. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaiyachoti Posted September 4, 2002 Share Posted September 4, 2002 Hi, I agree with Renata. We should discuss both advantage and disadvantage of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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