Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare things?

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To look at similarities between two or more items.

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What does it mean to contrast things?

Back

To look at differences between two or more items.

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Name a similarity between frogs and toads.

Back

Both can live on land or water.

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Name a difference between frogs and toads.

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Frogs have long, strong back legs; toads have shorter back legs.

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What is an example of comparing?

Back

Finding that both Janet and Kylie enjoy horseback riding.

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What is an example of contrasting?

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Janet likes vacationing in tropic areas while Kylie likes arctic zones.

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What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting?

Back

To understand the relationships and differences between items.

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What is a Venn diagram used for?

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To visually represent similarities and differences between two or more items.

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What is a key word to look for when comparing?

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Similar.

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What is a key word to look for when contrasting?

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Different.