Carl and Josey both play on the basketball team, but Josey likes it more than Carl. Carl always shows up late for practice and Josey yells at him for having to wait on him. Which statement is true about Carl and Josey?

Both Carl and Josey play on the basketball team, but Carl is always late to practice.

Carl and Josey both love to play basketball.

Josey is sometimes late for practice, but she loves to play.

Carl hates to play, but is always on time.

Kate lived in a large house with many animals. Her best friend, Jill, lived in a small house without pets. How were the friends' homes different?

Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small

Kate doesn't have pets, but Jill does

Mason, Maya, and Avery are having a debate. Mason says that 'compare' means 'to explain how something is similar to something else'. Maya thinks it means 'to explain how something is different from something else'. Avery believes it means 'not the same as another thing; unlike'. And there's another opinion floating around that it means 'very much the same as something'. Who do you think is correct?

Mason: To explain how something is similar to something else

Maya: To explain how something is different from something else

Avery: Not the same as another thing; unlike

Other: Very much the same as something

Compare the personalities of two characters and explain how it affects their relationships.

Analyzing the traits, behaviors, and interactions of the characters can help understand how their personalities affect their relationships.

The characters' personalities have no impact on their relationships.

The characters' personalities are completely opposite, which strengthens their relationships.

The characters' personalities are similar, which leads to conflicts in their relationships.

Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming, while her step sisters are mean and cruel. How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?

Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.

They both want to marry the prince.

The step sisters are kind, but Cinderella is not.

Compare the personalities of two characters.

Analyzing traits, behaviors, strengths, weaknesses, motivations, and interactions

Comparing physical appearances and clothing styles

Examining their favorite hobbies and interests

Judging their popularity and social status

Explain how the physical appearances of two characters symbolize their contrasting traits.

The physical appearances of the two characters symbolize their contrasting traits through their clothing choices and body language.

The physical appearances of the two characters symbolize their contrasting traits through their height and weight.

The physical appearances of the two characters symbolize their contrasting traits through their hairstyles and eye color.

The physical appearances of the two characters symbolize their contrasting traits through their facial expressions and gestures.

When comparing and contrasting, you should ________.

write similarities in the overlapping section of a Venn diagram

write similarities in the arrows of a flow chart

write differences in the overlapping sections of a Venn diagram

skip pre-writing and begin writing the essay right away

Tanner and Jonathen are extremely competitive. When the bake sale came at school they made a little bet that each of them would sell the most goods. Jonathen started off early in the morning selling baked goods to students. Tanner did not get started until lunch time each day. The day before turning in the final money, Jonathen was up on Tanner by 50 dollars. Tanner became angry and poked holes in all of the rest of Jonathen's baked goods. Jonathen decided that he could not sell the rest of the goods considering that they had been tampered with. Tanner ended winning by 100 dollars. Jonethen never even bothered to tell on him. If asked to tell how the two characters contrast what would be the most appropriate conclusion?

Jonathen is a good sport, while Tanner is not.

Tanner is a good sport, while Jonathen is not.

Tanner and Jonathen are both selfish

Jonethen is popular and Tanner is not.

Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming, while her step sisters are mean and cruel. How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?

Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.

They both want to marry the prince.

The step sisters are kind, but Cinderella is not.

The Twins Sarah and Ruth are twins. They were born on the same day and look alike. But Sarah and Ruth are very different people. Sarah is shy and quiet but Ruth is not shy and she loves talking to people. Sarah’s favorite school class is math, but Ruth’s favorite class is reading. The twins each have a pet. Sarah has a cat named Sally and Ruth has a pet bird named Polly. There are also more differences in the twins. Sarah’s favorite color is pink and Ruth’s favorite color is blue. Ruth likes to eat vegetables, but Sarah doesn’t like many vegetables. Also, Ruth’s favorite drink is fruit juice while Sarah’s favorite drink is milk. The twins look alike, but they are different on the inside and they are still best friends. Sarah and Ruth love each other very much. Both Sarah and Ruth...

enjoy celebrating their birthday

How are Aedan and the narrator of passage 2 similar? Passage 1 Mom said we were some of the lucky ones because we had food on our table and Daddy still had his job laying pavers. He had to go away a lot, but Mom said it was a blessing, because the MacAuley’s next door had nothing after the disease hit the potatoes and their daddy lost his job. “Aedan, come on in for supper, your daddy’s home,” I heard my mom calling from the back door. As I rounded the corner and slipped in the back door, I saw him standing there waiting for me, arms outstretched. I jumped into them, even though I was officially eleven, and he hugged me tight. “I brought you something, birthday boy.” He handed me a small cloth bag and I peeked inside, “It’s sugar,” he said, beaming. “I thought your mom could bake you something special.” I smiled up at him; we hadn’t had sugar in months. Passage 2 “I want that one!” I told my mom, pointing to the colorful cake in the bakery window. It was my birthday and in keeping with my family’s tradition, I got to pick out a special meal and dessert to celebrate. Mom made steak and mashed potatoes, and the bright cake finished it out perfectly, with some ice cream, of course. “Okay, sweetheart, but you only get one piece. There’s probably five cups of sugar in that thing,” my mom said, laughing.

Both boys are celebrating their birthdays.

Both boys are excited to see their dads again.

Both boys want a colorful birthday cake.

Both boys feel lucky to have sugar for a cake.

What is a common way to contrast characters from different stories?

By their decision-making skills

By the font used to print their dialogue

Emily is always punctual, arriving at meetings 10 minutes early, while her colleague, Sam, often rushes in at the last minute or even a few minutes late. Emily prepares thoroughly, but Sam tends to improvise during meetings. How do Emily and Sam differ in their work habits?

Emily is punctual and well-prepared, while Sam is often late and improvises.

Emily and Sam both arrive at meetings on time and are equally prepared.

Emily improvises during meetings, while Sam prepares thoroughly and arrives early.

Emily is often late and unprepared, while Sam is always on time and organized.

Lena is cautious and prefers to think through every decision, while her friend Josh is more impulsive and makes decisions on the spot without much deliberation. How do Lena and Josh differ in their decision-making styles?

Lena is cautious and deliberative; Josh is impulsive and spontaneous.

Lena is impulsive and carefree; Josh is careful and methodical.

Lena makes decisions on the spot; Josh thinks through every choice.

Lena is spontaneous and quick; Josh is cautious and slow.

Ali enjoys spending his weekends outdoors, hiking and exploring nature. His brother, Rashid, prefers to stay home, reading books or watching movies. What is a key difference between Ali and Rashid’s weekend activities?

Ali enjoys outdoor activities, while Rashid prefers indoor activities.

Ali prefers reading books, while Rashid enjoys hiking.

Both Ali and Rashid like to hike together on weekends.

Rashid enjoys outdoor activities, while Ali prefers indoor activities.

Claire is an optimist who always looks for the bright side of situations, while her sister, Maya, is more of a realist, seeing things as they are without embellishment. What contrast is shown between Claire and Maya?

Claire is an optimist, while Maya is a realist.

Claire is a pessimist, while Maya is an optimist.

Claire sees things as they are, while Maya embellishes them.

Claire is a realist, while Maya is an idealist.

David is very social and loves being around people, while his friend Alex prefers quiet time alone and avoids big gatherings whenever possible. How do David and Alex’s social preferences differ?

David is social and enjoys gatherings, while Alex prefers solitude and avoids big gatherings.

David dislikes being around people, while Alex enjoys large gatherings.

David prefers solitude and avoids gatherings, while Alex is social and enjoys parties.

David is introverted and likes to stay home, while Alex is extroverted and loves social events.

Maria always plans her projects meticulously, following a clear schedule. In contrast, her colleague Laura tends to go with the flow and handles tasks as they come up. How do Maria and Laura’s approaches to work differ?

Maria is structured and organized; Laura is flexible and spontaneous.

Maria is spontaneous and creative; Laura is rigid and methodical.

Maria prefers to improvise; Laura follows a strict plan.

Maria is relaxed and casual; Laura is detail-oriented and precise.

Jake is highly competitive and always strives to be the best, while his friend Max enjoys participating in sports for fun, regardless of winning or losing. What is the main difference between Jake and Max’s attitudes toward sports?

Jake is competitive and focused on winning, while Max participates for fun.

Jake enjoys sports for fun, while Max is highly competitive.

Both Jake and Max are focused on winning.

Max is more skilled than Jake in sports.

Olivia loves trying new foods and is always open to experimenting with different cuisines. Her friend Sarah, on the other hand, sticks to familiar dishes and is hesitant to try anything new. How do Olivia and Sarah differ in their approach to food?

Olivia is open to experimenting with new cuisines, whereas Sarah is hesitant to try new foods.

Both Olivia and Sarah are adventurous eaters.

Olivia prefers familiar dishes while Sarah enjoys new cuisines.

Sarah loves trying new foods, while Olivia sticks to her favorites.

Nina is detail-oriented and likes to focus on every aspect of a task. Her teammate, Carlos, prefers to focus on the bigger picture and isn’t as concerned with small details. How do Nina and Carlos’s work styles differ?

Nina focuses on details; Carlos focuses on the bigger picture.

Nina ignores details; Carlos focuses on every detail.

Nina prefers the bigger picture; Carlos is detail-oriented.

Nina and Carlos both focus on details equally.

Isaac is a risk-taker, always willing to try new ventures even if there’s a chance of failure. His friend Lucas is more cautious, preferring to stick with safe, guaranteed outcomes. How do Isaac and Lucas differ in their willingness to take risks?

Isaac is willing to take risks, while Lucas prefers to avoid them.

Isaac prefers guaranteed outcomes, while Lucas takes chances.

Both Isaac and Lucas are equally risk-averse.

Isaac avoids risks, while Lucas takes them.

Sophie is very empathetic and often puts herself in other people’s shoes, while her brother Marcus finds it difficult to understand others’ emotions and tends to focus on his own perspective. What is a significant difference between Sophie and Marcus’s ability to empathize?

Sophie has a strong ability to empathize with others, whereas Marcus has difficulty understanding others' emotions.

Sophie struggles to connect with others, while Marcus easily understands their feelings.

Both Sophie and Marcus have equal difficulty in empathizing with others.

Marcus is more empathetic than Sophie, often helping others with their emotions.

Dylan is very analytical and likes to break problems down step by step. His friend Mia, however, often goes with her instincts and makes decisions based on how she feels in the moment. How do Dylan and Mia differ in their approach to problem-solving?

Dylan is analytical and methodical; Mia is instinctive and emotional.

Dylan is spontaneous and creative; Mia is structured and detail-oriented.

Dylan makes quick decisions; Mia takes her time to analyze.

Dylan relies on his feelings; Mia uses logic and analysis.

John is practical and looks for solutions that are efficient and realistic, while his coworker, Claire, is more imaginative and prefers thinking of creative, out-of-the-box solutions. How do John and Claire’s problem-solving methods differ?

John's method is practical and efficient, whereas Claire's method is creative and imaginative.

John focuses on imaginative solutions, while Claire is more practical.

Both John and Claire prefer practical solutions to problems.

John's method is creative and imaginative, while Claire's method is practical and efficient.

Liam is adventurous and loves to explore new places, while his friend Noah prefers to stay in familiar surroundings and avoid taking unnecessary risks. How do Liam and Noah’s attitudes toward exploration differ?

Liam embraces exploration and adventure, whereas Noah avoids risks and prefers familiar environments.

Liam prefers to stay in familiar surroundings, while Noah seeks adventure.

Both Liam and Noah enjoy exploring new places equally.

Noah is adventurous and loves to explore, while Liam avoids risks.

Carla is driven by her passion for helping others and often volunteers in her community. Her colleague, Adam, is more focused on personal success and spends his time working on his career. How do Carla and Adam’s priorities differ?

Carla prioritizes helping others, while Adam prioritizes personal success.

Carla volunteers only for personal gain, while Adam helps the community.

Carla and Adam both prioritize personal success.

Carla focuses on her career, while Adam helps others.

Ava loves solving complex puzzles and challenges herself to think logically. Her friend, Ethan, prefers creative pursuits like painting and writing, where there’s more freedom for expression. How do Ava and Ethan’s interests differ?

Ava's interests are logical and structured, while Ethan's are creative and expressive.

Ava enjoys painting while Ethan prefers solving puzzles.

Ava's interests are artistic and free-form, while Ethan's are rigid and logical.

Ethan loves structured challenges, whereas Ava prefers spontaneous creativity.

Leah is highly organized, with every aspect of her life planned out in detail. Her friend Max, on the other hand, is more laid-back and doesn’t mind a little chaos in his daily routine. How do Leah and Max differ in their approach to organization?

Leah prefers structure and detailed planning, while Max is more flexible and accepts chaos.

Leah is spontaneous and enjoys unpredictability, while Max is meticulous and plans everything.

Leah is indifferent to planning, while Max creates detailed schedules for his day.

Leah thrives in chaos, while Max prefers a structured environment.

David is extremely independent and prefers working on projects by himself. His colleague, Emma, enjoys collaborating with others and believes teamwork leads to the best results. What is the main difference between David and Emma’s work preferences?

David prefers independent work; Emma prefers teamwork.

David likes to collaborate; Emma works alone.

David enjoys teamwork; Emma prefers independent work.

David and Emma both prefer teamwork.

Lucy is always enthusiastic and positive, finding joy even in small successes. Her friend Tom, however, is more reserved and tends to downplay his achievements, never expressing much excitement. How do Lucy and Tom differ in expressing their emotions?

Lucy is enthusiastic and positive, while Tom is reserved and downplays his achievements.

Lucy is indifferent and negative, while Tom is enthusiastic and celebrates his achievements.

Lucy is shy and reserved, while Tom is outgoing and expressive about his successes.

Lucy is critical and pessimistic, while Tom is optimistic and acknowledges his accomplishments.

Mia loves to plan every detail before embarking on a project, making sure everything is in order. Her coworker, Ben, prefers to start right away without planning and adapts as he goes. How do Mia and Ben approach projects differently?

Mia plans in detail before starting, while Ben starts immediately and adapts as he goes.

Mia and Ben both plan in detail before starting their projects.

Mia starts immediately and adapts, while Ben plans in detail before starting.

Mia prefers to start without planning, while Ben meticulously organizes every detail.

Ethan always listens carefully and takes time to understand the opinions of others, while his friend Mark tends to interrupt and quickly jump to conclusions without fully listening. How do Ethan and Mark differ in their communication styles?

Ethan is patient and attentive, while Mark is impulsive and interruptive.

Ethan is dismissive, while Mark is open-minded.

Ethan often interrupts, while Mark listens carefully.

Ethan is quick to respond, while Mark is slow and thoughtful.

Jared is methodical, taking his time to weigh every option before making a decision. His twin brother, Logan, makes decisions quickly and relies more on his instincts than analysis. How do Jared and Logan approach decision-making differently?

Jared is methodical and analytical; Logan is quick and instinctive.

Jared relies on instincts; Logan takes his time weighing options.

Jared makes decisions quickly; Logan is methodical and analytical.

Jared is impulsive; Logan is slow and deliberate.

Ryan enjoys solving problems by working through them step by step, while his classmate, Leo, prefers to experiment with different approaches until something works, without following a strict process. How do Ryan and Leo differ in their problem-solving methods?

Ryan uses a systematic approach, whereas Leo uses an experimental approach.

Ryan solves problems quickly, whereas Leo takes his time.

Ryan prefers to experiment, while Leo follows a strict process.

Ryan uses intuition, while Leo relies on logic.

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John's dog is a happy dog. He always wags his tail when John comes home from work. He has shiny black fur with big scary teeth. Rebecca's dog is always sad. He never wags his tail. His fur is shiny black, and his teeth are big and scary.

What are the differences (contrast) between the two dogs?

John's dog is happy, but Rebecca's dog is sad.

John dog has small teeth, and Rebecca's dog has huge scary teeth.

John's dog always wags his tail, but Rebecca's dog never wag its tail.

The dogs have black shiny fur.

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What does it mean to compare and contrast characters?

To analyze the similarities and differences between two or more characters in a story or text.

To compare the characters' physical appearances in a story or text.

To summarize the actions and behaviors of the characters in a story or text.

To identify the main characters in a story or text.

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What can comparing and contrasting characters help readers with?

Identifying plot points

Analyzing setting

Understanding characters better

Examining theme

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Which of the following is an example of comparing and contrasting characters?

Summarizing the plot of the story.

Analyzing the similarities and differences between two or more characters in a story or text.

Describing the setting of the story.

Identifying the main theme of the story.

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What is the main difference between comparing and contrasting characters?

Comparing characters involves identifying differences between them, while contrasting characters involves identifying similarities between them.

Comparing characters involves identifying similarities between them, while contrasting characters involves identifying similarities between them.

Comparing characters involves identifying differences between them, while contrasting characters involves identifying differences between them.

Comparing characters involves identifying similarities between them, while contrasting characters involves identifying differences between them.

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How can comparing and contrasting characters enhance reading comprehension?

By comparing and contrasting characters, readers can better understand the plot of the story.

Comparing and contrasting characters can help readers identify the setting of the story.

Analyzing the similarities and differences between characters can improve readers' vocabulary skills.

By analyzing the similarities and differences between characters, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the story's themes, conflicts, and character development.

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Compare and Contrast Two of Your Favorite TV or Movie Characters.

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Comparing and Contrasting Characters

John's dog is a happy dog. He always wags his tail when John comes home from work. He has shiny black fur with big scary teeth. Rebecca's dog is always sad. He never wags his tail. His fur is shiny black, and his teeth are big and scary.What are the differences (contrast) between the two dogs?

What does it mean to compare and contrast characters?

What can comparing and contrasting characters help readers with?

Which of the following is an example of comparing and contrasting characters?

What is the main difference between comparing and contrasting characters?

How can comparing and contrasting characters enhance reading comprehension?

Compare and Contrast Two of Your Favorite TV or Movie Characters.Teacher Example: Both Harry Potter and Iron Man can fly, but only Harry has magic.

Carl and Josey both play on the basketball team, but Josey likes it more than Carl. Carl always shows up late for practice and Josey yells at him for having to wait on him. Which statement is true about Carl and Josey?

Which graphic organizer is used to help you compare and contrast?

Kate lived in a large house with many animals. Her best friend, Jill, lived in a small house without pets. How were the friends' homes different?

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John's dog is a happy dog. He always wags his tail when John comes home from work. He has shiny black fur with big scary teeth. Rebecca's dog is always sad. He never wags his tail. His fur is shiny black, and his teeth are big and scary.

What are the differences (contrast) between the two dogs?

Compare and Contrast Two of Your Favorite TV or Movie Characters.

Teacher Example: Both Harry Potter and Iron Man can fly, but only Harry has magic.

Carl and Josey both play on the basketball team, but Josey likes it more than Carl. Carl always shows up late for practice and Josey yells at him for having to wait on him.

Which statement is true about Carl and Josey?