Comparing things is something we do every day when we have to make decisions. For example, you might think of similarities or differences when we are buying a new MP3 player or choosing a place to study English.
You may need to evaluate two sides of an issue you have studied in a class or two proposals for research or projects at your workplace. In these cases, you will need to write an essay or report to discuss your ideas about the topic. This is a comparison and contrast essay.
Some of the essay topics below may seem to contain subjects that have nothing in common. But think again! You'll find contrasting characteristics as well as similar characteristics in each individual set.