Analogies

Front

What is an analogy?

Back

An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some way, often used to explain something or make it easier to understand.

Front

Comedy is to movie as fiction is to _____________.

Back

literature

Front

Dough is to doe as knight is to _____________.

Back

night

Front

Toad is to amphibian as snake is to _____________.

Back

reptile

Front

Lofty is to low as brief is to _____________.

Back

lengthy

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Sad is to melancholy as happy is to _____________.

Back

overjoyed

Front

What is the purpose of using analogies in learning?

Back

Analogies help to relate new information to known concepts, making it easier to understand and remember.

Front

Give an example of an analogy involving animals.

Back

Dog is to bark as cat is to meow.

Front

What does 'lofty' mean?

Back

Lofty means very high or tall.

Front

What does 'melancholy' mean?

Back

Melancholy means a deep, persistent sadness.