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Compare and contrast is when you compare two or more things and see what the have alike and how they differ from each other. A great way to do this is by using a Venn diagram
dogs and cats can be compared or contrast
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoComparing and contrasting is the foundation of critical thought. You are given two things and you ask yourself "In what ways are they similar? In what ways are they different?" If we couldn't do this we couldn't even talk.
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∙ 14y agoCompare and contrast is frequently used by teachers when setting essays and other assignments. It simply means that you are being asked to show what two phenomena have in common and how they differ.
They are both important as, they show the differences and similarities of different things, their diversity is incredible. They can by used for almost every subject imaginable.
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∙ 13y agoComparisons point to how two or more things are alike. Contrast points to how two or more things are different.
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∙ 11y agoIt is finding the differences between two or more things
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∙ 7y ago
Both are used during the process of synthesizing evidence.
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Which word is NOT a clue word for comparing and contrasting?
because is not the clue word
What is the difference between comparing two things and contrasting two things?
How they are alike and how they are different.
What does compare and contrast means?
compare and contrast mean the equalities and differences between what you are comparing and contrasting.
What are the Compare and contrast signal words?
Google "signal words" and you will get a list. Comparing and contrasting means you are looking for similarities and differences between two things.
What is the definition of a contrasting trait?
l.
When is comparing and contrasting ineffective?
When you can not contrast or compare.
What is a good idea for an essay about comparing and contrasting two things in your solar system?
i would say comparing and contrasting Saturn and Jupiter the two gas giants.
Name a graphic organizer that you can use for comparing and contrasting?
love
How are animals different and the same?
It depends on what animal you are comparing and contrasting.
What are the pros and cons of diary of a wimpy kid book?
Babe, you first need to know what you are comparing and contrasting. Comparing - comparing the two together (what are the similarities and differences) Contrasting - things that are different (what does 1 thing have that the other one doesn't) Hope this helps =)
When a writer show things are different means?
COMPARING AND cONTRASTING trust me
Which word is NOT a clue word for comparing and contrasting?
because is not the clue word
Can you make a Venn-Diagram comparing and contrasting Refraction and Reflection?
yes
Why is comparing and contrasting an important tool for readers?
Comparing and contrasting are ways of looking at things to determine how they are alike and how they are different. Comparing involves identifying similarities and/or differences (e.g., apples and oranges are both fruit) whereas contrasting involves comparing two or more objects or events in order to show their differences (e.g., an apple has a thin skin that we can eat; an orange has a thick skin that we cannot eat).
What would be a funny comparing and contrasting essay you could write about?
a funny comparing and contrasting essay you could write about is "can my goldfish drown?" (wich is possible) "could there ever be a zombie apocolapse?" (wich is also possible)
What should you look for when comparing and contrasting two things?
i don't have any clue
What are techniques historians use when synthesizing evidence?
Comparing and contrasting historical sources
