Compare and Contrast

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What does 'similar' mean?

Back

Very much the same as something.

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What does 'different' mean?

Back

Not the same as another thing; unlike.

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What does 'contrast' mean?

Back

To explain how something is different from something else.

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

Back

Similarities.

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

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Differences.

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What is the purpose of comparing?

Back

To explain how two or more things are alike.

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What is the purpose of contrasting?

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To explain how two or more things are different.

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Give an example of two similar animals.

Back

A cat and a lion are similar because they both belong to the feline family.

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Give an example of two different fruits.

Back

An apple and an orange are different fruits.

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What is a Venn Diagram used for?

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To visually compare and contrast two or more items.