How do you address a compare and contrast essay?

With these essay questions, its important to mention both similarities and differences within the two extracts to obtain maximum marks. The two main words within the question 'compare' and 'contrast' highlight how the two extracts need to be compared with one another usimg evidence to illustrate each point mentioned.

The essay needs to contain equal information on both simmilarities and differences with the conclusion consolidating these major points and emphasizing if one extract differed more or lessa dn why.