Compare and Contrast

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What are some common characteristics of crocodiles and alligators?

Back

Both have short legs, powerful tails, scales, backbones, and hatch from eggs.

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What does it mean to compare?

Back

To tell what is similar.

Front

What is a key similarity between T.Rex and Gigantosaurus?

Back

Both were dominant predators of their time.

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What is the definition of contrast in the context of comparing?

Back

To tell what is different.

Front

What is a Venn Diagram used for?

Back

To compare and contrast two or more items.

Front

What do you put in the outer circles of a Venn Diagram?

Back

Differences.

Front

What is one way to identify similarities between two subjects?

Back

Look for shared characteristics or traits.

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How can you determine differences between two subjects?

Back

Identify unique characteristics that are not shared.

Front

What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting?

Back

To analyze the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

Front

What is an example of a contrasting statement?

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Messi runs faster than Aguero.