2. Comparison Shows how items are alike or similar. Think of the cue words from the S (synonyms) section of the SAGE vocabulary approach!

3. Words and Phrases of Comparison Alike As well as Equally In the same way Likewise Resemble Similar Etc.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Words and Phrases of Contrast As opposed to But Conversely Counter to Despite Even though Instead Nevertheless On the contrary Unlike

7. 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

8. 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