Compare & Contrast Review

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What is the main difference between poison ivy and poison oak?

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Poison ivy has smooth fruit, while poison oak has hairy fruit.

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What does it mean to synthesize information?

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It means to take all the information that we have (new + old) and, like puzzle pieces, put them together to understand a topic better.

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What do poison ivy and poison oak have in common?

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Both have berrylike fruit.

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What is a key phrase that indicates a compare and contrast structure?

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Phrases like 'on the other hand' and 'although' indicate a compare and contrast structure.

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What is poison ivy?

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Poison ivy is a woody plant that can grow as a vine and has smooth gray fruit.

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What is poison oak?

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Poison oak is a woody plant that typically grows as a bush and has hairy fruit.

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How does water compare to soda in terms of health?

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Water is a healthier choice than soda, which is full of sugar and chemicals.

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What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting?

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To highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is an example of a compare and contrast question?

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How are apples and oranges similar and different?

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What is a characteristic of a vine?

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A vine is a plant that grows along the ground or climbs up structures.