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 are similarities?

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Similarities are the characteristics or features that two or more things have in common.

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What are differences?

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Differences are the characteristics or features that make two or more things not alike.

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What is a comparison chart?

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A comparison chart is a visual tool that helps organize similarities and differences between two or more items.

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What is an example of comparing?

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Comparing apples and oranges by discussing their colors, shapes, and tastes.

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What is an example of contrasting?

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Contrasting a cat and a dog by discussing their behaviors, sounds, and habitats.

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What is a transition word?

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A transition word is a word or phrase that connects ideas in writing, helping to guide the reader.

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Give an example of a transition word that shows similarity.

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An example is 'similarly'.

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Give an example of a transition word that shows contrast.

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An example is 'however'.