Comparing and Contrasting (Vocabulary)

Fill-in-the-blank: Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "To better understand the characters, the teacher asked us to (a)   their traits."

• analyze

• describe

• interpret

• summarize

What is a synonym for "contrast"?

• Compare

• Distinction

• Relationship

• Similar

Which of the following best defines "relationship"?

• A. A state of opposition between two ideas

• B. The connection or association between two or more things

• C. A noticeable change or shift

• D. A lack of similarity

Using context clues, what does "distinction" mean in this sentence? "The distinction between the two paintings lies in their use of color."

• Similarity

• Opposition

• Difference

• Connection

The analysis focused on the (a)   in the themes of both novels.

• Alternative

• Differences

• Opposition

• Relationship

Despite their differences, they found several (a)   qualities that brought them together.

• Alternative

• Similar

• Distinction

• Shift

What does "vary" mean in this sentence? "The prices of tickets vary depending on the seating section."

• Remain the same

• Change

• Oppose

• Repeat

Antonym: What is the opposite of "similar"?

• Different

• Relationship

• Vary

• Shift

What does "opposition" mean?

• Agreement

• Resistance

• Similarity

• Connection

Which of the following is closest in meaning to "alternative"?

• Choice

• Relationship

• Contrast

• Distinction