Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare?

Back

To tell what is alike and what is different.

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What does it mean to contrast?

Back

To tell what is different.

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What are frogs and toads?

Back

Both are amphibians that can live in water and on land.

Front

How can you tell frogs and toads apart?

Back

Frogs have long, strong back legs and thin, moist skin; toads have shorter back legs and drier skin.

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What is an example of comparing?

Back

Saying both chocolate and strawberry ice cream are delicious.

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What is an example of contrasting?

Back

Saying strawberry ice cream may contain pieces of fruit, while chocolate usually does not.

Front

What do Tana and Lua both enjoy doing?

Back

They both enjoy finding natural waterfalls to swim in.

Front

What is one difference between Kate and Jill's homes?

Back

Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small.

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What is a key feature of comparison?

Back

It involves identifying similarities between two or more items.

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What is a key feature of contrast?

Back

It involves identifying differences between two or more items.