Here are
some examples of a compare-contrast paragraph:
Acoustic
and Electric Guitars
As broad
as their sounds are, there are several very distinct similarities and
differences between electric and acoustic guitars. For instance, both utilize
the use of a body for the neck to attach to and a neck with frets for finger
placement. The strings attach to the lower end of the body and go all the way
to the head, or the top of the neck. They both use strings that vary in gauge,
or size, which are vital to produce sound when they are picked, hammered on, or
strummed as a group. Similarly, each is tuned in the same manner to produce the
proper tone desired. An acoustic guitar needs no amplifier to make its sound
loud enough to be heard. An acoustic guitar uses the body of the guitar as its
amplifier. Because the body is very thick and hollow it is able to project its
own natural sound loudly. This makes it very portable and capable of being
played virtually anywhere. An acoustic guitar doesn’t need any foot pedals,
volume and tone knobs, or any other hardware like that to produce the sound it
makes. An electric guitar is very hard to hear without an amplifier. An
electric guitar requires the use of an amplifier to transport the sound though
pickups that are secured in the body. These sounds are transferred through a
cable connected to the guitar. The cable then goes to the amplifier which
produces the sounds out of the speakers. Volume and tone knobs on the electric
guitar can make it louder or change the sound of the strings being played.
Additionally, foot pedals can be added to produce even more different sounds so
that the musical capabilities of the electric guitar are almost limitless.
There’s not a lot of music that I listen to that doesn’t have some sort of
electric or acoustic guitar in the mix, either as the main instrument or as
small as a fill in for a certain sound. The genre of the music frequently
dictates which type of guitar should be used.
~© 2005
Jessi Johnson~
My Hogs
Although
I raised Marcee and Obbie from puppies, they have completely diverse
personalities. Obbie is a six year old, male, toy Pomeranian whereas Marcee is
a one year old, female, Boston terrier. Obbie is small and soft, unlike Marcee
who has bristly hair and is much bigger. Marcee insists on sleeping on the bed,
under the covers every night. On the other hand, Obbie will only sleep on the
floor, under the bed. Obbie is tremendously loyal and uptight; however, Marcee
is hyper and friendly to anyone she meets or sees. Around other dogs, Marcee
cowers to the larger dog, yet Obbie will always stand his ground, never giving
up until he is scolded. Given that they were both treated the same way all
their life, it is hard to believe that they are so different in everything they
do.
~© 2005
Kayla Marie Anfinson~
Lars
Ulrich vs. Mike Portnoy
Lars
Ulrich, the drummer for Metallica, and Mike Portnoy, the drummer for Dream
Theatre, share some common similarities, and some great differences in their
playing style and kit setup. Both Lars and Mike play Tama drums, with full
maple shells. Remo heads provide the resonance for both Mike and Lars. Both
drummers play the majority of their songs with a driving bass line, coming from
the bass drums. When given the chance to solo, both drummers can produce some
amazing sounding beats. They take the cymbals and mix them together in a rather
simple sounding way, with unparalleled rhythm. Both drummers possess amazing
speed and control behind the kit. Their coordination is above most other
drummers of today’s music. However, even though they both play Tama drums, Lars
uses a more traditional “metal” double bass drum setup, and Mike plays a much
larger triple bass drum kit. Mike also incorporates some things into his kit
that Lars does not. Mike brings a lot more percussion elements than drums, such
as granite blocks, a cowbell, chimes, and a gong. Mike uses two thrones (seats)
behind his kit, to help him move around the kit between songs, while Lars has
one, and brings his kit in closer to him. Lars prefers a simpler double bass
setup, with much fewer cymbals than Mike uses. Portnoy prefers his Sabian
cymbals, while Ulrich rocks out hard on his Zildjian cymbals. Lars tunes his
bass drums to give a rich, driving sound, while Mike tunes his down to a sharp
attack. Lars prefers to drive hard on the bass drum, as opposed to Mike who
uses quick kicks in different sequences to produce a lighter sounding bass
drum. Mike uses Pro Mark sticks, while you can find Ahead 5B sticks in Lars’
hands. While there are some similarities and differences between the two, both
can be considered masters of their craft.
~© 2005
Kristian Anderson~
Life now
and life five years ago
My life
now and my life five years ago are similar but there are also some major
differences. Five years ago,I was living in Havre and going to high school. I
didn’t have to work because my parents supported me. I went to school everyday
and spent time with my friends. I babysat my nieces everyday after school
because both of my parents were working at the time. I had the responsibility
of feeding them and making sure nothing happened to them while I was watching
them. I didn’t really have any major goals five years ago. I wasn’t really
thinking about my future quite yet. On the other hand, now I live in Great
Falls and I’m not in high school anymore. I have to work now in order to
support myself. I only work twenty hours a week because I’m in school right
now. I have a lot more responsibility now than I did five years ago. I have to
take responsibility for myself now and everything that I do. I have a lot of
major goals now. For instance, I want to graduate and get my two year degree. I
want to come back and get a bachelor’s degree. I have a lot of things that I
want to accomplish now. Five years ago, I really wasn’t going anywhere with my
life, but now I’m starting to get my life in order and deciding what I want to
do. In addition,I am still living at home with my parents and I still go to
school. I still baby sit my nieces every once in a while. I find time to spend
with my family and friends. I still have some of the same responsibilities. I
help my mom take care of my oldest niece. She has always lived with us, so I’ve
always helped take care of her ever since she was a baby. Even though she is
not a baby anymore,I still have to baby sit her when my parents are gone
because she is not quite old enough to stay by herself yet. I still have to
depend on my parents for transportation because I don’t have a vehicle right
now. My life now has changed a lot in only five years.
~© 2005
Brandy Doney~
Telephone
Service
Although
VCI and Qwest have some similarities, they are also very different. VCI charges
a $150 connection fee that you pay $25 the first time, and $10 a month addition
to your regular phone bill for 1 year. They charge $15 a month for local
service plus tax; in addition, they offer call waiting, three way calling, and
caller Id. There is no long distance offered in this package. The bill would
total anywhere from $35 to $45 a month. If your bill is late they charge an
additional $10 for a late fee; on the other hand, Qwest offers no connection
fee for service and free local calls for the first three months with no
deposit, just for hooking up service with them. They charge $15 a month for
local service + tax with voice mail, call waiting, and caller Id. They also
offer unlimited long distance for $20 a month. They charge no late fees for
late payments; however, with long distance the bill would total about $50 a
month. Both VCI and Qwest offer necessary service to the public; However, their
service rates are different.
~© 2005
Rubyee Brown~
My
Brothers
There are
many differences and likenesses between my two brothers. Glenn, my eldest
brother, was very rebellious as a teenager. For example, he would go out
drinking all night with his buddies, and was always looking for trouble. Eric,
whom is older then me, but younger than Glenn, was not rebellious as a
teenager. A couple of examples are the fact that Eric always put his academics
ahead of everything and stayed out of trouble. Glenn did not attend college,
but pursued a career in the military. Where as Eric did attend college, became
a pharmacist, and is in the Army National Guard. They are both religious, but
Glenn is a Catholic who speaks with anyone and everyone about his religion, and
Eric is a Christian who lets you believe what you believe. Glenn is a very
“manly” person. He hides his emotions, is very handy around the house, and runs
his family in the military style. Eric is a “semi-feminine” person. He shows
his emotions, hires someone else to fix things around the house, and does not run
his home in the military life style. Glenn is overly protective of his family.
Eric is protective, but not overly protective of his family. Both Glenn and
Eric have a wonderful sense of humor. There is never a dull moment when they
are in the same room. Another likeness is that they both have served time in
Iraq. They went over to Iraq within one month of each other, and are coming
home within one or two months of each other. It has been very difficult for our
family having the only two boys in Iraq. Glenn and Eric are both married to
their high school sweethearts, and have had large families. Glenn has three
boys, and one girl. Eric has three girls. Lastly, they both own beautiful homes
that are comfortable for their family sizes. My brothers are very different,
yet similar.
~© 2005
Kelly Deck~
Phones
Although
cell phones and regular phones have the same purpose and they both work the
same, they have many differences as well. For example a cell phone has to have
at least six service bars in order to talk an dthe battery has to have a charge
before it will work. The battery needs to charge for about an hour but it
depends on what kind of charger you use. The charger that comes with the cell
phone doesn't take as long to charge the phone as chargers purchased over the
counter. A hard wired phone, one that has to be installed through wiring within
your home, can be used anywhere in your home and is maintained by telephone
servicemen. some of hard wired phones are cordless, which means they can be
used throughout the home and even in the yard. You can't take your hard wired
phone with you in your vehicle because service is limited to just a short
range. A cordless phone has to be returned to its base periodically to be
recharged. With your cell phone, someone can leave you a message an dyou can
get it right on the phone where as on a home phone, you have to have an
answering machine. Although they have many differences, they also have some
similarities. They both have to be charged in order to keep the battery full an
dthe phone working. You can use both to make an drecieve a call. They also both
ring t tell you that you have an incomming call. A cell phone can be programed
for special rings but a hard wired phone has only one ring tone. Cell phones
are much smaller in apperance than a hard wired phone. Cell phones may have
different apperences and gadgets but they both serve the same purpose. ~(c)2005
Laura White~
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