Compare and Contrast Text Structure 1

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What is the main purpose of comparing things?

Back

To look at similarities between them.

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What is the main purpose of contrasting things?

Back

To look at differences between them.

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What are two examples of animals that can be compared?

Back

Frogs and toads.

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What is one way to tell frogs and toads apart?

Back

Frogs have long, strong back legs and thin, moist skin, while toads have shorter back legs and drier skin.

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What do we call the structure that shows how two things are alike and different?

Back

Compare and contrast text structure.

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What is an example of a similarity between a dog and a cat?

Back

They both love to cuddle.

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What is an example of a difference between a dog and a cat?

Back

A dog likes to chew on bones, while a cat likes to sleep.

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What is one characteristic of chocolate ice cream compared to strawberry ice cream?

Back

Chocolate ice cream usually does not contain pieces of fruit, while strawberry may.

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What is a common feature of both teachers and doctors?

Back

They both work with many people.

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What is an example of comparing two flavors of ice cream?

Back

Comparing chocolate and strawberry ice cream.