Compare and Contrast Sources

Nuclear energy accounts for almost 40% of the energy produced in France. ______________, it is only around 20% of the energy produced in the UK.

• In contrast

• While

• On the other hand

Germany relies heavily on renewable energy sources. ____________, the USA still depends significantly on fossil fuels.

• Likewise

• Similarly

• In contrast

what type of story structure looks at similarities and differences of a text?

• compare and contrast

• sequence

The key word same…

• Contrast

• Compare

Which of the following best describes the process of comparing?

• Highlighting differences between two or more items.

• Discussing only the unique features of one item.

• Identifying similarities between two or more items.

• Focusing on the individual characteristics without comparing.

what does it mean to contrast things?

• look at differences

• look at similarities 

What type of story structure looks at similarities and differences in a text?

• sequence

• main idea

• fiction

• compare and contrast

What does it mean to contrast?

• To look at what is different

• To look at what is the similar, or the same

Which of the following words is used to show contrast between two ideas?

• Similarly

• Likewise

• However

• Additionally

What is the primary purpose of a compare and contrast essay?

• To describe a single subject in detail

• To highlight the similarities and differences between two or more subjects

• To narrate a story

• To persuade the reader to take a specific action