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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When comparing, what are we looking for?

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We are looking for similarities.

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When contrasting, what are we looking for?

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We are looking for differences.

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Give an example of comparing.

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Both apples and oranges are fruits.

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Give an example of contrasting.

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A cat is a pet, while a lion is a wild animal.

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What is a similarity?

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A similarity is a feature that two or more things have in common.

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What is a difference?

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A difference is a feature that makes two or more things not alike.

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How can we compare two books?

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We can compare their themes, characters, and writing styles.

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How can we contrast two movies?

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We can contrast their plots, settings, and character development.