Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare?

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To tell what is alike and what is the same.

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To tell what is different.

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What are similarities?

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Similarities are the ways in which two or more things are alike.

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What are differences?

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Differences are the ways in which two or more things are not alike.

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What is a comparison?

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A comparison is an examination of two or more items to find similarities and differences.

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What is a contrast?

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A contrast highlights the differences between two or more items.

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Give an example of comparing two animals.

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Comparing a cat and a dog: Both are pets, but a cat is usually more independent than a dog.

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Give an example of contrasting two fruits.

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Contrasting an apple and a banana: An apple is crunchy, while a banana is soft.

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What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting in reading?

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To understand the relationships between different ideas or items.

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How can you compare two books?

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By looking at their themes, characters, and writing styles.