Comparing and Contrasting

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What is the main purpose of comparing and contrasting in writing?

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To highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Define 'similarities' in the context of comparing and contrasting.

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Similarities are the characteristics or features that two or more subjects share.

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Define 'differences' in the context of comparing and contrasting.

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Differences are the characteristics or features that distinguish two or more subjects from each other.

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What is an example of a similarity between a dog and a cat?

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Both love to cuddle with their owner.

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What is an example of a difference between bees and butterflies?

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Bees live in colonies, while butterflies often travel alone.

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How can you identify similarities in a text?

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Look for common traits, behaviors, or characteristics mentioned about the subjects.

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How can you identify differences in a text?

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Look for contrasting traits, behaviors, or characteristics mentioned about the subjects.

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What is a key question to ask when comparing two subjects?

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What do they have in common?

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What is a key question to ask when contrasting two subjects?

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How are they different?

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Provide an example of how to compare two professions.

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Both teachers and doctors work with many people, but teachers work with children while doctors work with patients.