Comparing one thing to another is something that we do in our daily lives, sometimes without even knowing it. We are drawn to similarities that we have taken a liking to. That's because they help show how things are linked, and if we like one thing, chances are we'll like something similar. That is if they don't have differences that you don't like in the similar thing. Though things are similar, they always have differences. This contrast allows you to distinguish between two similar things, and allow you to make decisions such as your preference.
In order to start comparing two things you first must establish a basis of comparison. Some things are much easier to compare than others, simply because they share a major attribute. The two things being compared may be a song, and a remake or cover of that same song. Sometimes however you have to go even farther back to find the basis of comparison. The two things may be two completely different songs, but their both songs nonetheless. But once you find that basis you can really start to compare and contrast them. This comes in handy particularly when you are able to compare something your audience isn't familiar with to something they know well. Or to be able to give them an example of a polar opposite example to give them some sort of an idea of what you're talking about.
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