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 explain how something is similar to something else.

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What is the definition of contrast?

Back

Explain how something is different from something else.

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What is the definition of compare?

Back

Explain how something is the same as something else.

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When would you use contrast?

Back

When you want to highlight the differences between two or more things.

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When would you use compare?

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When you want to highlight the similarities between two or more things.

Front

Give an example of contrasting two animals.

Back

A cat is small and furry, while a dog is often larger and can be hairy.

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Give an example of comparing two fruits.

Back

An apple and an orange are both fruits, but an apple is usually red or green, while an orange is orange.

Front

What is a key word that indicates comparison?

Back

Similar.

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What is a key word that indicates contrast?

Back

Different.