Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare?

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To tell 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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How are Bill and Jack alike?

Back

They both like pizza.

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How are the Fourth of July and Veteran's Day different?

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Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.

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How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?

Back

Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.

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What is a similarity?

Back

A characteristic that two or more things share.

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What is a difference?

Back

A characteristic that distinguishes two or more things.

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Give an example of comparing two animals.

Back

Both cats and dogs are popular pets.

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Give an example of contrasting two animals.

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Cats are independent, while dogs are loyal.

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What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting?

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To analyze similarities and differences to understand subjects better.