Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare two things?

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To compare two things means to look for similarities between them.

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What does it mean to contrast two things?

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To contrast two things means to look for differences between them.

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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 while a dog is often more social.

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Give an example of contrasting two animals.

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Contrasting a cat and a dog: A cat has retractable claws, while a dog does not.

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What is a key word to look for when comparing?

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Similar.

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What is a key word to look for when contrasting?

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Different.

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What is one way Tana and Lua are similar?

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Both enjoyed finding natural waterfalls to swim in.

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What is one way Tana and Lua are different?

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Tana loved to bike, while Lua loved to walk the trail.

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What is one way Janet and Kylie are similar?

Back

Both loved horseback riding.

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What is one way Janet and Kylie are different?

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Janet enjoyed vacationing in tropic areas, while Kylie liked arctic zones.