Exploring similarities and differences in texts enhances understanding.
Comparing and contrasting related readings: Exploring likenesses and differences between texts to understand them better. Fitting a text into an ongoing larger discussion helps increase understanding of why an author approached a particular issue or question in the way he or she did. Looking at other texts on the same or similar topic can help you see a different or perhaps a broader range of viewpoints on the topic that may not have been expressed in looking at a single author's text.
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