Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare?

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To compare means to look at two or more things to see how they are similar.

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To contrast means to look at two or more things to see how they are different.

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What is a similarity?

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A similarity is a feature or quality that two or more things have in common.

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What is a difference?

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A difference is a feature or quality that makes two or more things not the same.

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Give an example of comparing two animals.

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Comparing a dog and a cat: Both are pets, but a dog barks and a cat meows.

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What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting?

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The purpose is to understand the relationships between things and to make better decisions.

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What is a Venn diagram?

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A Venn diagram is a visual tool used to show similarities and differences between two or more things.

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How can you identify similarities in a story?

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Look for characters, settings, or events that are alike in different stories.

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What is an example of contrasting characters in a story?

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In 'Cinderella', Cinderella is kind, while her step-sisters are mean.

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What does the word 'both' indicate?

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The word 'both' indicates that two things share a common feature.