Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare?

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To compare means to look for similarities between two or more things.

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To contrast means to look for differences between two or more things.

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What is a similarity?

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A similarity is a characteristic that two or more things share.

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What is a difference?

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A difference is a characteristic that distinguishes one thing from another.

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Give an example of comparing two animals.

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Comparing a cat and a dog: Both are pets, but a cat is usually more independent than a dog.

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Give an example of contrasting two animals.

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Contrasting a cat and a dog: Cats have retractable claws, while dogs do not.

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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 items.

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What is an example of a commonality between two holidays?

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Both Christmas and New Year's Day are celebrated in December.

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What is an example of a difference between two holidays?

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Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus, while Halloween celebrates spooky themes.

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How can you tell if two things are alike?

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You can tell if two things are alike by identifying their shared characteristics.