compare and contrast in literature

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Comparing two things explains how they are...

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alike or similar.

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Contrasting two things explains how they are...

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different

Front

All these words express contrast except: unlike, differ, however.

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have in common

Front

Comparison and contrast can be used in the same sentence.

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True!

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The common house cat is a cousin of the tiger; ______, a tiger is much larger.

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however

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What is this graphic organizer?

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Venn Diagram

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Uses: Comparing, similarities, organizing info from two things

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All the above

Front

Comparing things involves:

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looking at similarities.

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Contrast means:

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To tell what is different.

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Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming; her step sisters are mean and cruel. Difference between them?

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Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.