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Recognize the use of comparison and contrast in a nonfiction passage<\/section>\r\n

The Difference between Comparing and Contrasting<\/h2>\r\n
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Compare and contrast<\/h3>\r\n
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  • Comparing involves examining two or more ideas, concepts, or objects to determine how they are alike.<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Contrasting involves examining two or more ideas, concepts, or objects to determine how they are different.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/section>Comparison and contrast are commonly used in readings to highlight similarities and differences between concepts, events, or ideas, and to provide readers with a better understanding of the information presented. Here are some steps you can follow to improve this skill:\r\n
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    1. Pay attention to instances where the author uses comparison to focus on similarities and contract to highlight differences.<\/li>\r\n \t
    2. Look for words such as \"similarly,\" \"on the other hand,\" \"unlike,\" \"like,\" \"in contrast,\" and \"however\" often indicate that the author is making a comparison or contrast between two or more ideas.<\/li>\r\n \t
    3. Think about the purpose of comparing and contrasting. Ask yourself, \"What point is the author trying to make through the use of comparison or contrast?\"<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nDeveloping this skill will help you analyze the ideas in your readings.","rendered":"
      Recognize the use of comparison and contrast in a nonfiction passage<\/section>\n

      The Difference between Comparing and Contrasting<\/h2>\n
      \n

      Compare and contrast<\/h3>\n
        \n
      • Comparing involves examining two or more ideas, concepts, or objects to determine how they are alike.<\/li>\n
      • Contrasting involves examining two or more ideas, concepts, or objects to determine how they are different.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n

        Comparison and contrast are commonly used in readings to highlight similarities and differences between concepts, events, or ideas, and to provide readers with a better understanding of the information presented. Here are some steps you can follow to improve this skill:<\/p>\n

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        1. Pay attention to instances where the author uses comparison to focus on similarities and contract to highlight differences.<\/li>\n
        2. Look for words such as “similarly,” “on the other hand,” “unlike,” “like,” “in contrast,” and “however” often indicate that the author is making a comparison or contrast between two or more ideas.<\/li>\n
        3. Think about the purpose of comparing and contrasting. Ask yourself, “What point is the author trying to make through the use of comparison or contrast?”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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