Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to contrast?

Back

To tell what is different.

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How are Bill and Jack alike?

Back

They both like pizza.

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How are the Fourth of July and Veteran's Day different?

Back

Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.

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What is the 'big idea' of a story?

Back

Topic.

Front

What does it mean to compare?

Back

To tell what is the same.

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What is a comparison?

Back

A statement that shows how two or more things are alike.

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What is a contrast?

Back

A statement that shows how two or more things are different.

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Give an example of comparing two animals.

Back

A dog and a cat both have fur, but a dog is usually bigger than a cat.

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What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting?

Back

To understand the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a Venn diagram?

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A visual tool used to compare and contrast two or more items.