Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare?

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To compare means to look at two or more things to see how they are alike or different.

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To contrast means to highlight the differences between two or more things.

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What is a similarity?

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A similarity is a quality or feature that is the same in two or more things.

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What is a difference?

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A difference is a quality or feature that is not the same in two or more things.

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Can you give an example of comparing?

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Comparing apples and oranges to see which one is sweeter.

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Can you give an example of contrasting?

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Contrasting a cat and a dog to show that cats are usually quieter than dogs.

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What is a Venn diagram?

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A Venn diagram is a visual tool used to show the similarities and differences between two or more things.

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What is an example of two things that are alike?

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A teacher and a doctor both help people.

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What is an example of two things that are different?

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A bicycle and a car are different because one is powered by pedaling and the other by an engine.

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What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting?

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The purpose is to understand the relationships between different things and to make better decisions.