Analogies & Word Relationships

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What is an analogy?

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An analogy is a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification, highlighting similarities in their relationships.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'land is to dirt as sea is to _____'?

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The relationship is that land is a type of dirt, just as the sea is a type of water.

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What does the analogy 'ant : tiny :: rabbit : soft' illustrate?

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It illustrates that just as an ant is characterized by being tiny, a rabbit is characterized by being soft.

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In the analogy 'sunscreen : sunburn', what is the function of sunscreen?

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Sunscreen is used to prevent sunburn, just as vaccination is used to prevent disease.

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What is the relationship between 'conclusion' and 'essay'?

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A conclusion is a part of an essay, just as a scene is a part of a play.

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What is a part-to-whole relationship?

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A part-to-whole relationship describes how a part is a component of a larger whole.

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In the analogy 'car : tire', what is the part and what is the whole?

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The tire is a part of the car.

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What is the significance of understanding word relationships in analogies?

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Understanding word relationships helps in identifying similarities and differences, which is crucial for solving analogy-based questions.

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How can analogies be used in problem-solving?

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Analogies can simplify complex problems by relating them to familiar concepts, making it easier to understand and solve.

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What is a characteristic analogy?

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A characteristic analogy compares two items based on a defining trait or quality they share.