Compare and Contrast

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

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To identify similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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How can you describe the difference between 'compare' and 'contrast'?

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To compare means to tell what is the same, while to contrast means to tell what is different.

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What are some examples of things you can compare and contrast?

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Books, characters, places, events, or any two subjects.

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What does it mean to find similarities?

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To identify characteristics or features that are alike between two or more subjects.

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What does it mean to find differences?

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To identify characteristics or features that are not alike between two or more subjects.

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In the context of the quiz, how did Kate's and Jill's homes differ?

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Kate lived in a large house, while Jill lived in a small house.

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What activities did Tana and Lua both enjoy during their hikes?

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Both girls enjoyed finding natural waterfalls to swim in and eating fresh fruit along the trails.

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What is an example of a similarity between Tana and Lua?

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Both liked to go hiking.

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What is an example of a difference between Tana and Lua?

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Tana loved to bike, while Lua loved to bring her dog.

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Why is it important to compare and contrast in academic writing?

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It helps to clarify relationships between ideas and enhances understanding.