What does a comparison/contrast show? (5 points)
lack of necessary research
similarities only
similarities and differences
differences only

The correct answer is C. Similarities and differences.

Explanation

comparison is a term used to refer to the action and effect of comparing, that is, focusing attention on two or more objects, situations, people, among others, to recognize their differences and similarities and to establish their relationships. An example of comparison may be comparing a cat to a dog. One similarity is that they are both domestic animals used as pets; one difference is that the dog is a canine and the cat is a feline. So, the correct answer is C. Similarities and differences.