Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare?

Back

To tell what is alike and what is different.

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What does it mean to contrast?

Back

To tell what is different.

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How are frogs and toads alike?

Back

Both can live in water and on land.

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How are frogs and toads different?

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Frogs have long, strong back legs and thin, moist skin; toads have shorter back legs and drier skin.

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What is a key feature of comparison?

Back

Identifying similarities between two or more subjects.

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What is a key feature of contrast?

Back

Identifying differences between two or more subjects.

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Give an example of comparing two animals.

Back

Both cats and dogs are common pets.

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Give an example of contrasting two animals.

Back

Cats are usually independent, while dogs are often more social.

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What is one way to compare two houses?

Back

You can compare their sizes.

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What is one way to contrast two houses?

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You can contrast their number of rooms.