Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to contrast?

Back

To tell what is different.

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What does it mean to compare?

Back

To tell what is alike and what is different.

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What is the same about two things when comparing?

Back

The middle is how they are the same.

Front

What is the message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story?

Back

Theme.

Front

How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?

Back

Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.

Front

What is a comparison?

Back

A statement that shows how two things are alike.

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What is a contrast?

Back

A statement that shows how two things are different.

Front

Give an example of comparing two animals.

Back

A dog and a cat are both pets, but a dog is loyal while a cat is independent.

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What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting?

Back

To understand the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What does it mean to identify similarities?

Back

To find the characteristics that are alike between two or more things.