Definition: When you look for differences in two things you have read, you ___ them.

Example: Hint: There is a sharp between the carefree mood set in the short story and the serious mood of the poem.

contrast

Explanation:

Comparing two things, two things you have read in this particular example, means that you look for their similarities and/or differences.

For example, two poems may have similar theme, or two novels may have similar plot, but different settings etc.

Often, this process of comparing can be the task of a compare and contrast essays.

Whatever it may be, when comparing two works (or things, or whatever) and emphasizing their differences, that means we contrast them.

is this your complete question

  plan: i will begin with a quotation about the importance of unity in a community. then, i will state my claim that an activity will unite our school by creating a shared vision, purpose, and direction. in the body, i will use three main points that describe the different avenues the students can take: through a variety of clubs, through a special event, or through an awareness week. i will provide evidence about other towns that have unity activities and the kinds of events that they include. pictures will illustrate my three main points in action. for the ending, i will restate the main idea in a new way and pose a question to keep the audience thinking.