Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare?

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To compare means to examine the similarities and differences between two or more items.

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To contrast means to highlight the differences between two or more items.

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What is a similarity?

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A similarity is a characteristic that two or more items share.

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What is a difference?

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A difference is a characteristic that distinguishes one item from another.

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What is an example of comparing?

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Comparing apples and oranges by looking at their colors, sizes, and tastes.

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What is an example of contrasting?

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Contrasting a cat and a dog by discussing their behaviors and characteristics.

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What are transition words?

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Transition words are words or phrases that help connect ideas in writing, indicating relationships such as comparison or contrast.

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Give an example of a transition word that indicates contrast.

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'On the other hand' is a transition word that indicates contrast.

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What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting in writing?

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The purpose is to help readers understand the relationships between ideas and to clarify differences and similarities.

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How can you identify similarities in a text?

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Look for repeated themes, characteristics, or ideas that appear in both subjects.