Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare?

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To compare means to look at two or more things to see how they are similar.

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To contrast means to look at two or more things to see how they are different.

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Give an example of comparing.

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Comparing apples and oranges: both are fruits.

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Give an example of contrasting.

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Contrasting apples and oranges: apples are usually red or green, while oranges are orange.

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What is a similarity?

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A similarity is a feature that two or more things have in common.

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What is a difference?

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A difference is a feature that makes two or more things not the same.

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What is an example of a similarity between cats and dogs?

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Both are pets and can be friendly.

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What is an example of a difference between cats and dogs?

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Cats usually purr, while dogs bark.

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What is a Venn diagram?

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A Venn diagram is a visual tool used to show similarities and differences between two or more things.

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How can we use a Venn diagram?

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We can use a Venn diagram to organize information about similarities and differences.