Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare?

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Examine similarities between items.

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Contrast means examining differences between items.

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To examine the differences between two or more items.

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Contrast between Spider-Man and Superman's abilities.

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Spider-Man has spider powers (web-slinging, wall-crawling); Superman has super strength, flight, heat vision.

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Similarity between video games and comic books:

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They transport you to different worlds full of adventure and excitement.

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Dinosaurs, mammoths, and saber-toothed tigers are often imagined as ancient creatures. They lived in different eras: Dinosaurs in the Mesozoic (250-65 million years ago), mammoths during the Ice Age (2.5 million to 10,000 years ago), and saber-toothed tigers alongside early humans. What is the purpose of the sentence about them being lumped together?

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To indicate that despite their differences, these creatures are all associated with Earth's prehistoric times.

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Situations for comparison and contrast:

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All are examples of situations you could compare and contrast.

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Maria is preparing a presentation on the planets in our solar system, explaining their unique characteristics and orbits. She is ________.

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Comparing and contrasting the various planets.

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Contrasts between hamsters and gerbils:

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Hamsters are nocturnal, active at night; gerbils are diurnal, active during the day.

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Similarity between TikTok and Snapchat:

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Both allow sharing and viewing short video clips.

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Choosing between a cat and a dog: Dogs need more attention and time for walks, ideal for active individuals. Cats are independent, suited for busy lifestyles.

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Cats are suited for busy individuals, while dogs are better for those with more time for active engagement.