Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare?

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To compare means to look for similarities between two or more things.

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To contrast means to look for differences between two or more things.

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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 animals.

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Contrasting a frog and a toad: Frogs have smooth skin and long legs, while toads have dry skin and shorter legs.

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What is a key similarity between Tana and Lua?

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Both Tana and Lua enjoyed finding natural waterfalls to swim in.

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What is a key difference between Tana and Lua?

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Tana loved biking, while Lua preferred walking the trail with her dog.

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What is one way to compare two friends?

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You can compare their favorite activities, like if they both enjoy swimming.

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What is one way to contrast two friends?

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You can contrast their vacation preferences, like one liking tropical areas and the other liking arctic zones.

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What is a Venn diagram used for?

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A Venn diagram is used to visually represent the similarities and differences between two or more items.

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What is an example of a comparison in nature?

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Comparing a rose and a tulip: Both are flowers, but they have different colors and shapes.