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What is the process of looking at the differences between two things or ideas?
Contrasting
What are some transition words used in comparing and contrasting?
Resemble, as well as, on the contrary
Why do we need to compare and contrast things and ideas?
To identify the similarities and differences between ideas
What are some words that signal comparison?
As well as, likewise, resemble
What are some words that signal contrast?
On the contrary, unlike, whereas
What is the purpose of using a Venn Diagram?
To identify and visualize similarities and differences
What is a fact according to the text?
A statement that is true and can be verified
How are opinions influenced according to the text?
By personal experiences, emotions, and preferences
What are opinion-marking signals used for?
To add information to personal thoughts, perceptions, or judgments
Why is it important to learn different opinion-marking signals?
To add information to personal thoughts and judgments
Test your understanding of comparing and contrasting opinions with familiar texts. Learn to recognize transition words, identify whether statements are used for comparing or contrasting, and express similar and contrasting ideas regarding presented texts.
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