Compare and Contrast Techniques

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What is the primary focus of comparing items?

  • Examining their features in detail
  • Identifying how they are different
  • Highlighting their similarities (correct)
  • Analyzing their historical context

Which statement best exemplifies contrasting?

  • A reptile and a mammal can both be found in the same habitat.
  • Both cars and bicycles are used for transportation.
  • A sports car has a larger engine compared to a sedan.
  • An elephant is significantly larger than a mouse. (correct)

In the context of comparing and contrasting, what does the term 'similarities' refer to?

  • The characteristics that are common between items (correct)
  • The features that make items unique
  • The benefits of each item
  • The aspects that highlight their differences

What is an example of comparing based on the provided content?

<p>An apple and a banana both provide vitamin C. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates contrasting from comparing?

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What does print media primarily refer to?

<p>Physical newspapers and magazines used for entertainment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered print media?

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Which characteristic best defines print media?

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Which of the following is an example of print media?

<p>A printed novel sold in bookstores (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main purposes of print media?

<p>To convey information, news, and entertainment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Comparing

Identifying similarities between two or more things.

Contrasting

Identifying differences between two or more things.

Compare and contrast

Examining both similarities and differences between things.

Example of comparing

Apples and oranges are both fruit.

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Example of contrasting

Apple skin is edible; orange skin is not.

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Print Media

Any physical, printed materials used to share information, news, or entertainment with the public.

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What is a key characteristic of print media?

Print media is physical, meaning it exists in a tangible form that can be touched and held.

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What is one type of information conveyed by print media?

Print media often shares news, providing updates on current events and happenings.

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What is another type of information conveyed by print media?

Print media can also be used for entertainment, such as providing stories, comics, or puzzles.

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What is a third type of information conveyed by print media?

Print media is often used to share information for the public, such as advertisements, announcements, or instructions.

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Study Notes

Compare and Contrast

  • Used to examine two or more things to identify similarities and differences
  • Comparing: Focuses on similarities
  • Contrasting: Focuses on differences

Example

  • Apples and oranges are both fruit (similarity)
  • Apples have thin skin that can be eaten; oranges have thick skin that can't be eaten (difference)

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