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 dog and a cat: Both are pets, but a dog barks while a cat meows.

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Give an example of contrasting two animals.

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Contrasting a dog and a cat: A dog is usually more active, while a cat is often more independent.

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What is a similarity?

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A similarity is a characteristic that two or more things share.

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What is a difference?

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A difference is a characteristic that distinguishes one thing from another.

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How can you compare two friends?

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You can compare their hobbies, such as both liking sports or one liking reading.

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How can you contrast two friends?

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You can contrast their favorite activities, like one liking soccer and the other liking video games.

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What is an example of comparing two holidays?

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Both Christmas and Thanksgiving are holidays celebrated in the U.S.

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What is an example of contrasting two holidays?

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Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus, while Thanksgiving celebrates giving thanks.