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What color are oranges typically considered to be?
What color are oranges typically considered to be?
Which statement is true regarding the health benefits of oranges and other small citrus fruits?
Which statement is true regarding the health benefits of oranges and other small citrus fruits?
What is a common culinary application for oranges?
What is a common culinary application for oranges?
Which technique is suggested for comparing and contrasting characters?
Which technique is suggested for comparing and contrasting characters?
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What is a significant characteristic of oranges compared to smaller citrus fruits?
What is a significant characteristic of oranges compared to smaller citrus fruits?
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What is the primary purpose of comparing objects, ideas, or people?
What is the primary purpose of comparing objects, ideas, or people?
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Which of the following pairs exemplifies contrast?
Which of the following pairs exemplifies contrast?
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Which graphic organizer is most commonly used to present similarities and differences?
Which graphic organizer is most commonly used to present similarities and differences?
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Why is comparing and contrasting important when reading?
Why is comparing and contrasting important when reading?
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What is a key difference between a pencil and a pen?
What is a key difference between a pencil and a pen?
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What is NOT a benefit of comparing and contrasting?
What is NOT a benefit of comparing and contrasting?
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Which statement correctly describes calamansi compared to oranges?
Which statement correctly describes calamansi compared to oranges?
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Which of the following is a similarity between bananas and oranges?
Which of the following is a similarity between bananas and oranges?
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Study Notes
Comparison and Contrast
- Comparison is showing the similarities between objects, ideas, or people. It's a form of matching.
- Contrast is showing the differences or separate qualities between objects, ideas, or people.
Example: Comparison
- Banana and orange: Both are fruits, sweet in taste, and good for health.
Example: Contrast
- Banana and orange: Banana is long and yellow; orange is round and orange.
- Pencil and pen: A pencil can be erased; pen ink is permanent. Both are writing tools.
Why Compare and Contrast?
- Identifying similarities and differences helps better understand ideas in readings.
- This skill is helpful when forming opinions. Readers identify similarities and differences and form an informed opinion.
Graphic Organizers
- Venn diagrams are a common way to show similarities and differences of ideas visually.
- Other graphic organizers can be used but Venn is frequently used.
Techniques
- Using adjectives accurately can help compare and contrast things.
- When contrasting characters, describe their actions in the story.
Signaling Words for Comparison
- words such as 'also,' 'equally,' 'in the same way,' 'similarly,' and 'likewise'
Signaling Words for Contrast
- words such as 'although,' 'despite,' 'instead,' 'however,' 'nevertheless,' 'contrary' are signal words used for contrast.
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Description
This quiz explores the concepts of comparison and contrast, highlighting techniques to identify similarities and differences between objects, ideas, or people. It emphasizes the importance of these skills in understanding readings and forming opinions. Learners will also discover useful graphic organizers like Venn diagrams for visual representation.
