Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare?

Back

To tell what is the same.

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What does it mean to contrast?

Back

To tell what is different.

Front

How are Bill and Jack alike?

Back

They both like pizza.

Front

How are poison ivy and poison oak similar?

Back

Both have berrylike fruit.

Front

How were Kate and Jill's homes different?

Back

Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small.

Front

What is a key characteristic of comparing?

Back

Identifying similarities between two or more items.

Front

What is a key characteristic of contrasting?

Back

Identifying differences between two or more items.

Front

Give an example of comparing.

Back

Both cats and dogs are popular pets.

Front

Give an example of contrasting.

Back

A cat is independent, while a dog is often more social.

Front

What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting?

Back

To analyze and understand the relationships between items.