Comparing and Contrasting Stories in the Same Genre

Read both of these stories. How do the stories COMPARE? (How are they the same)

• One has a bear, but the other has a big

• One is about getting tricked, the other is about appreciating differences

• Both have fish

• Both are about animals

Which TWO sentences BEST tell how the plots of the stories are alike?

• Both stories are about animals who get locked out of their houses.

• Both stories are about animals who build houses of straw, wood, and stone.

• Both stories tell about three animals who are visited by a mean wolf.

• Both stories tell about how a wolf gets tricked.

• Both stories are about a wolf who want someone else's house.

What tool do we use to compare and contrast?

• Chart

• Venn Diagram

• Grid

• T-Chart

The key word same…

• Contrast

• Compare

Which of the following is a common theme in stories of the same genre?

• A) Love conquers all

• B) The importance of friendship

• C) Overcoming adversity

• D) All of the above

What is the primary purpose of comparing and contrasting stories in the same genre?

• A) To identify differences in plot

• B) To understand common themes and techniques

• C) To critique the author's writing style

• D) To memorize character names

Which literary device is often used to compare and contrast characters in a story?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Irony

• D) Alliteration

When comparing two stories in the same genre, what should you focus on?

• A) The author's biography

• B) The setting and plot

• C) The book cover design

• D) The publication date

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of comparing and contrasting stories in the same genre?

• A) Enhancing critical thinking skills

• B) Improving vocabulary

• C) Understanding different writing styles

• D) Learning about historical events

In literary analysis, what does the term 'genre' refer to?

• A) The author's writing style

• B) The category of literature

• C) The length of the story

• D) The number of characters