Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare?

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To compare means to explain how two things are alike or similar.

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To contrast means to explain how two things are different.

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Give an example of comparing.

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Comparing apples and oranges shows how they are both fruits.

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Give an example of contrasting.

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Contrasting a cat and a dog shows how a cat purrs and a dog barks.

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What is a key word for comparing?

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Alike or similar.

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What is a key word for contrasting?

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Different.

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When you compare two stories, what do you look at?

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You look at the setting, characters, and plot.

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What is one way to compare two animals?

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You can say both are mammals.

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What is one way to contrast two animals?

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You can say one can fly and the other cannot.

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What is the purpose of comparing?

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To find similarities between two things.