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Comparison and Contrast Pattern. Comparison. Shows how items are alike or similar. Think of the cue words from the S ( synonyms ) section of the SAGE vocabulary approach!. Words and Phrases of Comparison. Alike As well as Equally In the same way Likewise Resemble Similar Etc. Examples.
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Comparison • Shows how items are alike or similar. • Think of the cue words from the S (synonyms) section of the SAGE vocabulary approach!
Words and Phrases of Comparison • Alike • As well as • Equally • In the same way • Likewise • Resemble • Similar • Etc.
Examples • Just as an athlete trains for an event, a wise student prepares for an exam. • Recovering from an addiction, like surfing a dangerous wave, requires strength and balance. • Neoclassic art and Renaissance art share many of the same traits.
Contrast • Points out the way in which two or more ideas are different. • Think of the cue words from the A (antonyms) section of the SAGE vocabulary approach.
Words and Phrases of Contrast • As opposed to • But • Conversely • Counter to • Despite • Even though • Instead • Nevertheless • On the contrary • Unlike
Examples • Contrary to popular beliefs, online learning is more personal and interactive than learning in traditional classrooms. • Porpoises differ from dolphins in several distinct ways. • Fernando’s peak learning time is from 10am to noon; his friend’s peak time, on the other hand, is between midnight and 3 am
Comparison and Contrast • Shows how two things are similar and how they are different. A is like B, but A also differs from B Comparison A is like B Contrast A is different from B