Comparing and Contrasting

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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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What is a similarity?

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

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What are some words that indicate comparison?

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Words like 'like', 'same', 'both', 'similar', 'equally', and 'also' indicate comparison.

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What are some words that indicate contrast?

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Words like 'but', 'however', 'on the other hand', and 'except' indicate contrast.

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If I say 'Dogs are louder than cats', what am I doing?

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You are stating a difference between dogs and cats.

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If I say 'Both butterflies and bees have wings', what am I doing?

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You are comparing butterflies and bees.

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What is the purpose of comparing?

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The purpose of comparing is to understand how things are alike.

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What is the purpose of contrasting?

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The purpose of contrasting is to understand how things are different.