Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment (KPA) Practice Test

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What does compare and contrast help readers understand?

  1. Only differences between two ideas

  2. Only similarities between two ideas

  3. Both similarities and differences

  4. The author's personal preferences

The correct answer is: Both similarities and differences

Compare and contrast as a strategy aids readers in understanding both similarities and differences between two ideas, concepts, or subjects. By engaging with this method, readers are able to analyze the characteristics that make items alike and the aspects that distinguish them. This comprehensive view enhances critical thinking and helps synthesize information, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of the material. Readers are equipped to see the bigger picture and more effectively make connections between different ideas, leading to deeper comprehension and insights.