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:

Similarities Differences

is similar to the other hand

both however

also but

too in contrast

as well differs 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.