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Which of the following is a comparison?

• The prince finds Grimm's Cinderella when he searches the land far and wide for whoever can fit the shoe.  In the African story, the Cinderella goes looking for her prince. 

• In both Grimm's Cinderella and the Egyptian Cinderella, the prince must find the girl who fits the shoe.

• Grimm's Cinderella is enslaved by her step-mother, whereas in the Egyptian Cinderella, Rhodopis is enslaved by a master.

Which of the following contrasts the Cinderellas?

• Despite other's put-downs and teasing, both Grimm's Cinderella and Rhodopis ignore their bullies and show kindness to others

• Grimm's Cinderella and Jouanah experience the death of their mother.  The spirit of their mothers intervene to ensure their daughters meet the prince.

• While Domitila clearly shows a natural talent for cooking, Grimm's Cinderella shows no talent to make anything

Also, as, as well as, both, in the same manner, in the same way, like, likewise, most important, same, similar, too

• Listed above are transition words for  comparing two things 

• Listed above are transition words for contrasting two things

Although, but, differ, even though, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, unless, unlike, while, yet

• Listed above are transition words for comparing two things

• Listed above are transition words for contrasting two things

This text feature tells how things are alike and different

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This text feature compares how things are different

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Which of the following sentences uses a comparison?

• A) The sun was a blazing fire in the sky.

• B) The sun shone brightly, unlike the moon.

• C) The sun and the moon both provide light.

• D) The sun is larger than the moon.

Identify the sentence that contrasts two ideas.

• A) Both cats and dogs are popular pets.

• B) Cats are independent, whereas dogs are loyal.

• C) Cats and dogs both have fur.

• D) Cats and dogs need regular feeding.

Which transition word indicates a contrast?

• A) Similarly

• B) Likewise

• C) However

• D) Also