5.8 Comparing & Contrasting

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What does it mean to compare?

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Finding ways things are the same.

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What does it mean to contrast?

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Finding ways things are different.

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What words are commonly used to contrast?

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Different, although, instead of, on the other hand.

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When you say 'Butterflies and bees are both insects that live all over the world,' are you comparing or contrasting?

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Comparing.

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How can you identify contrasting features?

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By finding differences between two or more items.

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What is an example of comparing?

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Both cats and dogs are popular pets.

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What is an example of contrasting?

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A cat is independent, while a dog is often more social.

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What is the purpose of comparing?

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To highlight similarities between two or more items.

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What is the purpose of contrasting?

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To highlight differences between two or more items.

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Which of the following is a comparison: 'The sky is blue' or 'The sky is blue, and the grass is green'?

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The sky is blue, and the grass is green.