Comparison-Contrast Ideas

COMPARISON-CONTRAST IDEAS

ENTERTAINMENT: THEN & NOW: *Be specific of the times*  UFC vs. Pride; WWE vs. Raw  You (research physical, mental, social  X-files vs. MillenniuM (2 shows, 1 creator) conditions, theories, diseases,…)  X-files vs. Supernatural (2 shows, 1 genre)  Perspectives on a specific place  X-files (tv) vs X-files (movies)  Raising a family; Relationships; Education  original vs. sequel (or remake)  Pre- vs. Post-9/11; Post-financial collapse  Batman (comic) vs. Batman (movies)  Women’s rights, freedoms, roles, o Superman, Spider-Man, Hulk, Ghost responsibilities, opportunities,… Rider, Iron Man, Thor, Capt. America,…  Governments  Superhero vs. Superhero  Civil Rights, gay rights, women’s rights,  CD vs. Live; CD vs. CD; Pop Icon vs. Pop Icon patients’ rights, …  2 Bands, Singers, Actors; 2 cities/countries  Politics/Politicians; campaign vs. elected  Post-Obama; Rep. vs. or = Dem. TECHNOLOGY:  Race or gender relations, class  Computers (laptop vs. laptop, not laptop vs.  Entertainment (movies, TV, books/literature, desktop); software; hardware; spyware; virus music, music videos, video games,…)  Internet Service Providers  Violence in society (by sport, by women; in  Cell Phones, plans, companies movies, videos; as “entertainment”)  mp3 players, e-Readers  Horror movies  Downloading services; Audio editing programs  Computer programs, software, hardware, LITERATURE: spyware, virus protection  Book vs. movie; Books in a series  Video games, consoles, versions  Play vs. play (poem, short story) (within genre)  Business machines (within or without canon)  Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Cycles, Quads, Hybrids  2 Characters; themes, settings,…  Interpretations of literature; literary theories SPORTS:  Styles, genres, movements,…  High school vs. collegiate level (same sport)  Equipment by brands COLLEGE LIFE:  Division I vs. III; sport by country  Instructors to take for a specific class (research!)  specific team under Coach X vs. under Coach Y  Restaurants; Fast-Food Places  2 types of offense, defense, zone, blitzes, moves  Places to work; Places to rent/see movies  2 players, same position (MVP)  Online vs. Traditional Classes  2 teams, same sport (PLAYOFFS)  Love vs. lust  1 franchise, 2 yrs, 2 dynasties  Dorm/apart. vs. home  Pre-steroids vs. post-steroids  Extra-curricular activities; ROTC programs  2 types of examinations EDUCATION:  Curriculum-specific:  Catholic/Christian-based education vs. non-CC o Articles of Confed. vs. Constitution  OT vs. NT; 2 bibles, 2 religions o Anatomical systems  Prophet vs. prophet; Apostle vs. apostle o CPRs; Twins; Bi-Polar I, II, III  Sanctioned book vs. apocrypha (or 2 editions) o Capitalism vs. Communism/socialism  DaVinci Code vs. “reality” o Russia: USSR vs. now (Iraq, Afghan.)  Majors you’ve changed o Pre- vs. post-revolutions (Egypt)  Schools you attended o Contacts, glasses, LASIK o Manic vs. Depressive stages o Gandhi, MLK, Mother T, Pope JP