Compare and Contrast

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What is a Venn Diagram?

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

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What do you put in the inner circle of a Venn Diagram?

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Similarities between the items being compared.

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What do you put in the outer circles of a Venn Diagram?

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Differences between the items being compared.

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What is a T Chart?

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A chart used to compare two items, listing their similarities and differences in two columns.

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What does 'specific' mean?

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Exact; particular.

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What is the purpose of comparing?

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To identify similarities and differences between two or more items.

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What is the purpose of contrasting?

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To highlight the differences between two or more items.

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How can a Venn Diagram help in understanding concepts?

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It visually represents the relationships between different concepts, making it easier to see similarities and differences.

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What is an example of using a Venn Diagram?

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Comparing cats and dogs: similarities (both are pets) and differences (cats purr, dogs bark).

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What is the main difference between a Venn Diagram and a T Chart?

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A Venn Diagram shows overlapping similarities, while a T Chart lists differences side by side.