Compare and Contrast (Nonfiction)

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What does it mean to compare?

Back

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

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What does it mean to contrast?

Back

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

Front

What is one way frogs and toads are alike?

Back

They can both live on land or water.

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What is one way frogs and toads are different?

Back

Frogs have long, strong back legs, while toads have shorter back legs.

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What is the key word that means the same?

Back

Compare.

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What is the key word that means different?

Back

Contrast.

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How are a teacher and a doctor alike?

Back

They both work with many people.

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How are crocodiles and alligators alike?

Back

They both have short legs and powerful tails.

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What do we call animals that can live both in water and on land?

Back

Amphibians.

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What is an example of comparing?

Back

Saying both apples and oranges are fruits.