Clue Words
The word "like" means you are comparing or contrasting?
Example: "The pencil was blue, like the ocean."
"like" means you are comparing - you are showing how two things are the same, or similar.
"as well as" means that you are comparing or contrasting?
Example: "She did as well as her best friend on the math test."
"As well as" shows that you are comparing, or showing how two things are similar.
How are bananas and oranges alike?
They are both fruits; they are both healthy; etc.
How are bananas and celery different?
Bananas are a fruit, celery is a vegetable. One is yellow, one is green.
"too" means that you are comparing or contrasting?
E.g., "She likes apples, too."
"Too" means that you are comparing, or showing how things are the same.
The word "but" means you are comparing or contrasting?
Example: "She liked to read about soccer, but he likes to read about dinosaurs."
"But" means that you are contrasting, or showing how two things are different from each other.
"Rather than" shows that you are comparing or contrasting?
Example "They decided to cook dinner at home, rather than eating at a restaurant."
"Rather than" shows that you are contrasting, or showing how things are different.
How are chairs and couches the same?
They are both furniture; they are both things you sit on; etc.
What is the biggest difference between the movie and the myth of Hercules?
the biggest differences:
The movie he falls in love and the myth he does not
the movie he becomes part mortal because the under world god wants to kill him and the myth he is a normal guy who is seeking immortality
Compare and contrast free style swimming to the back stroke.
compare:
both in the water
both have your arms moving in a circular motion
both require the same amount of energy
Contrast:
one your need to take breaths the other you does not
one allows your to see infant of your the other does not
The word "however" means that you are comparing or contrasting?
E.g., "Her socks were soaking wet, however her shirt was dry."
"However" means that you are contrasting, or showing how two things are different.
"Just like" shows that you are comparing or contrasting?
Example: "She has brown hair, just like her mom.
"Just like" means that you are comparing, or showing how two things are similar.
How are Kobe Bryant and Lebron James similar?
They are both basketball players, are famous, and are known for their athletic ability
what is the difference between the movie and myth in regards to the ending of the story?
In the movie, Hercules defeats the under world god, wins the girl, and returns to heaven with the gods.
In the myth, Hercules defeats the six headed beast but because his friend helps him the quest does not count and he is not forgive for his sins and stays mortal
Contrast winter and summer.
Winter is cold, summer is hot. During winter the days are shorter, during summer the days are longer.
"also" means that you are comparing or contrasting?
Example: "She also likes to play soccer."
"Also" means that you are comparing, or showing how two things are similar.
"even though" shows that you are comparing or contrasting?
Example: "The table was cold, even though it was sunny outside."
"Even though" shows that you are contrasting, or showing how two things are different.
How is Hercules the myth similiar to the movie?
They both talk about Hercules becoming immortal, both talk about slaying a beast, both mention Hercules best friend/driver
How are the sun and the moon different?
The sun is out during the day, the moon is out at night. The sun is bright and hot, the moon is dark and cool. The sun is bigger than the moon.
Finish this sentence:
"Lakes and rivers both ________"
have fish; are bodies of water; etc.
"otherwise" means that you are comparing or contrasting?
Example: "Tickets can be bought in advance at a discount; otherwise they can be purchased at the door for full price."
"Otherwise" shows that you are contrasting two things, or showing how they are different.
"On the other hand" means that you are comparing or contrasting?
example: "John wants to play Uno; I, on the other hand, think we should play Dominos."
"On the other hand" shows that you are contrasting, or showing how things are different.
how is the moral/lesson of the movie and myth of Hercules the same?
They both talk about conquering a giant battle/battles to win forgiveness and immortality
How is the mistake Hercules makes in the beginning of the movie and myth different?
*think about what starts his mission/purpose in the begging of the myth vs. the movie
in the myth he destroys his family by killing them and realizes to be forgiven he must defeat the six headed beast and become immortal
finish the sentence:
"Neither walking or running _____________"
allow you to rest; is enjoyable; ect