Compare and Contrast

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What does 'compare' mean?

Back

To look for similarities between two or more things.

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What does 'contrast' mean?

Back

To look for differences between two or more things.

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What is a key word that indicates comparison?

Back

Same.

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What is a key word that indicates contrast?

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Different.

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Give an example of comparing two animals.

Back

A dog and a cat are both pets, but a dog is usually more loyal than a cat.

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Give an example of contrasting two fruits.

Back

An apple is crunchy, while a banana is soft.

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What does 'both' mean in comparison?

Back

It refers to two things that share a common characteristic.

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What is the purpose of using 'on the other hand'?

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To introduce a contrasting idea.

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What is the purpose of using 'although'?

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To show a contrast between two statements.

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How can you tell if a text is comparing and contrasting?

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Look for key words like 'same', 'different', 'both', 'however', and 'on the other hand'.