Review Chapter 12. Choose a topic of your own choosing where you must compare or contrast something. Write about it in the comparison/contrast pattern [subject-by-subject or trait-by-trait]. At the end of the essay add an outline of your essay that demonstrates the similarities and differences. Refer to page 44 in your textbook Students may choose to write their Compare and Contrast essay on a top of their choice. You are encouraged to avoid trivial topics. Please choose a topic that you are interested in, will require some research and benefit your because you have chosen that topic.