1. First step in writing comparison/contrast essay is choosing the topic. However, do not try to choose incomparable things- the taste of lemon and the color of the wall. Choose the events, figures and things that have many similarities.

2. In the introduction of your essay you should identify both subjects and end with an impressive and clear thesis statement.

3. You can organize the body of your essay into 2 ways: either following divided or alternating pattern.

Divided pattern: present all the supporting evidence for one subject and then provide the supporting evidence for another subject.

Alternating pattern: alternate the details from one side of the comparison or oppose to the other

4. In the conclusion of your essay you will restate the thesis statement.