Compare and Contrast

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What does the word 'contrast' mean?

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To highlight the differences between two or more things.

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What does the word 'compare' mean?

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To look for similarities between two or more things.

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What is a 'compare and contrast' structure?

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A way of organizing information that shows how two or more things are alike and different.

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Give an example of two animals that can be compared and contrasted.

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Frogs and toads.

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What is one similarity between a teacher and a doctor?

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They both work with many people.

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What is one difference between frogs and toads?

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Frogs have moist skin, while toads have drier skin.

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What key word indicates a comparison?

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Similar.

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What key word indicates a contrast?

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Different.

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In a compare and contrast essay, what should you include?

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Similarities and differences between the subjects.

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What is the purpose of comparing two texts?

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To understand how they are alike and different.