Length: 3 full pages minimumFormat: standard (double spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font)Directions: Write an interesting, well-organized Comparison and Contrast essay.Topic: Surprise the reader with unexpected similarities between two items that on first glance might appear to be very different, or surprise the reader with unexpected differences between two items that on first glance might appear to be very similar. To choose a topic, consider two items from your experience, knowledge, interests, or activities. Your thesis sentence, and therefore your entire paper, should weigh heavier on either comparison or on contrast.Organization: Choose either subject-by-subject or point-by-point organization, whichever feels better to you. Choose points of comparison. Use transitions of comparison and contrast to move back and forth between the two items in your topic, and from one point of comparison to another.Readers: Consider your audiences. Pay special attention to your audience: what will be their initial reaction to your topic? What will they assume, rightly or wrongly about your topic? What will they expect, rightly or wrongly? Talk to them.