Expressing Similarity

Here are some words commonly used to show similarities:
  • Like
  • Both
  • Similarly
  • Equally
  • Each of
  • Likewise
  • Also
  • Too
  • As well as
Take note of some grammatical differences:
  • Like Paris, Rome is a city known for its culture and nightlife.
  • Both Paris and Rome are cities known for their culture and nightlife.
  • Paris is a city known for its culture and nightlife; similarly, Rome is famous for its food, art and clubs.

Expressing a Difference

Here are some words commonly used to show differences:
  • Unlike
  • However
  • In contrast
  • On the other hand
  • While
  • Whereas
Take note of some grammatical differences:
  • Unlike Hemingway, who wrote in short, tightly constructed sentences, Faulkner was known for rich prose and wonderful descriptions.
  • Hemingway wrote in short, tightly constructed sentences; in contrast, Faulkner was known for rich prose and wonderful descriptions.
  • While Hemingway wrote in short, tightly constructed sentences, Faulkner was known for rich prose and wonderful descriptions.

Expressing Similarity and Difference

Remember that sometimes you will have to construct sentences in which you focus on both the similarities and the differences between two subjects:
  • Both Hemingway and Faulkner had major impacts on 20th century fiction; however, the former wrote in short, tightly constructed sentences while the latter was known for rich prose and wonderful descriptions.
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