Compare and Contrast

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Meaning of "compare"?

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to compare by paying attention to the similarities

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Meaning of "contrast":

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to compare by paying attention to the differences

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Key word indicating comparison or contrast:

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similarity

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Independence Day vs. Veteran's Day: Independence Day celebrates independence; Veteran's Day honors veterans.

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Independence Day celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.

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Ashley has chocolate ice cream; Juan has strawberry. What do they have in common?

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They are both eating ice cream.

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Horses and donkeys are similar but differ in size and ear length. Commonality?

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They are both mammals.

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Frogs and toads can live in water and on land, catch food with sticky tongues, and eat insects. Frogs have long legs and moist skin; toads have shorter legs and drier skin. Contrast:

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Toads have drier skin than frogs.

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Key word indicating comparison or contrast: Unlike most vehicles, some older Volkswagens have their engine in the back.

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unlike