Which term means finding similarities and differences between two things?

• A. Cause and effect
• B. Compare and contrast
• C. Chronological
• D. First person point of view

Answer: (B)

Comparing and contrasting is about finding similarities and differences between two things. This term covers both parts: when you compare, you look for things that are alike; when you contrast, you point out how they are different. So if a prompt asks you to examine two items and talk about how they are the same and how they differ, this is the phrase that fits best. It helps you organize your thinking by considering both similarities and differences, which shows a fuller understanding of the two things.

Other terms refer to different ideas: cause and effect is about reasons why something happens and what results follow; chronological describes events in the order they occurred in time; first person point of view is about the narrator’s perspective using "I."