jot down what the process words ‘compare’ and ‘contrast’ mean.

Sure, here are the definitions:

1. Compare: This process word is asking you to highlight similarities between two or more things. You are to examine how they are alike or similar. It's about finding parallels or shared characteristics, and can also involve pointing out and analyzing differences.

Steps to compare:

• Identify the items or subjects to be compared.
• Determine the criteria or aspects to be compared.
• Analyze each item according to the criteria.
• Highlight the similarities.

2. Contrast: This process word is asking you to highlight differences between two or more things. You are to examine how they are different or distinct from each other. It's about finding disparities or unique characteristics.

Steps to contrast:

• Identify the items or subjects to be contrasted.
• Determine the criteria or aspects to be contrasted.
• Analyze each item according to the criteria.
• Highlight the differences.