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 key phrase that indicates contrast?

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'On the other hand' is a key phrase that indicates contrast.

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What is a key phrase that indicates comparison?

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'In common' is a key phrase that indicates comparison.

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What does the word 'same' represent in comparing?

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The word 'same' represents comparison.

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What does the word 'different' represent in contrasting?

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The word 'different' represents contrast.

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How can you show characters are similar?

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You can show characters are similar by describing their shared traits.

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How can you show characters are different?

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You can show characters are different by highlighting their unique traits.

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What is an example of comparing animals?

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An example of comparing animals is saying both turtles and frogs can live in water.

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What is an example of contrasting animals?

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An example of contrasting animals is saying turtles have shells while frogs do not.