Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare and contrast?

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To compare means to identify similarities between two or more things, while to contrast means to identify differences.

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What is an example of comparing?

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Both Janet and Kylie loved horseback riding.

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What is an example of contrasting?

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

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What are the main characteristics of frogs?

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Frogs have long, strong back legs and thin, moist skin.

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What are the main characteristics of toads?

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Toads have shorter back legs and drier skin.

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How can you tell poison ivy and poison oak apart?

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Poison ivy has smooth fruit, while poison oak has hairy fruit.

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What is a key similarity between Janet and Kylie?

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Both girls enjoyed spending time together.

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What is a key difference between Janet and Kylie regarding swimming?

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Janet loved swimming, while Kylie did not know how to swim.

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What is a key similarity between Tana and Lua?

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Both girls liked finding natural waterfalls to swim in.

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What is a key difference between Tana and Lua regarding hiking?

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Tana loved the hike up, while Lua loved the trek back down.