Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare?

Back

To tell what is alike and what is the same.

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What does it mean to contrast?

Back

To tell what is different.

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What is a Venn Diagram?

Back

A type of chart that uses overlapping circles to show shared and distinct characteristics among and between things.

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Give an example of comparing.

Back

That bike is the same color as our car.

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Give an example of contrasting.

Back

Kim likes heavy metal, but Steve prefers classical music.

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What is the main purpose of comparing?

Back

To identify similarities between two or more things.

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What is the main purpose of contrasting?

Back

To identify differences between two or more things.

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What do you look for when comparing two characters in a story?

Back

Similar traits, actions, or goals.

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What do you look for when contrasting two characters in a story?

Back

Different traits, actions, or goals.

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What is a T Chart used for?

Back

To organize information into two columns, often for comparing and contrasting.