terns: the subject by subject pattern or the point-by-point pattern. c. parison/contrast should be balanced; the two items pared/contrasted are to be given equal treatment. d. parison/contrast should be supported by concrete and relevant facts. e.parison/contrast shows similarities and differences in order to make a particular point. 4) Cause and effect a. Do not over-simplify causes. b. Beware especially of making a mistake in logic known as the fallacy of post hoc, ergo proper hoc. c. Distinguish between direct and indirect causes and effects and between major and minor causes and effects. d. Do not omit links ina chain of causes and effects. e. Be objective and support the analysis with solid, factual evidence. 5) Definition a.A definition paper discusses abstract terms such as liberty,
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