Compare and Contrast Story Elements

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The key word 'different' is...

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Contrast

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Comparing and contrasting while reading involves looking for:

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similarities and differences

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Poison ivy and poison oak are similar in that they both have berrylike fruit.

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Both have berrylike fruit.

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Differences between poison ivy and poison oak.

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Poison ivy has smooth fruit; poison oak has hairy fruit.

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Mary and Tracey are twin sisters, both 14 years old. This is an example of:

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comparing

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Janet and Kylie were best friends. Kylie loved horseback riding; Janet loved swimming. Janet enjoyed tropical vacations, while Kylie preferred arctic zones.

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Kylie loved swimming and so did Janet.

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In the hurricane's path, damage included blown fences, broken corn stalks, uprooted trees, and destroyed buildings. The first passage emphasizes rain, while the second focuses on...

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both a and c

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Compare and contrast fall and summer.

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Both seasons have warm, rainy days and cool nights for jackets.

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To show differences and point out how things differ is to:

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Contrast

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Every story has

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one main conflict