Analogies

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What is an analogy?

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An analogy is a comparison between two different things that highlights a similarity between them, often used to explain a concept.

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What does 'elect' mean in the analogy 'elect : choose'?

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'Elect' means to select or make a choice, similar to 'choose'.

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What is a part to whole relationship in analogies?

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A part to whole relationship describes how one item is a component of a larger item, like 'page : book'.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'forget : remember'?

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The relationship is that 'forget' and 'remember' are antonyms, meaning they have opposite meanings.

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What does 'imitate' mean in the analogy 'imitate : ?' where the answer is 'copy'?

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'Imitate' means to mimic or reproduce someone else's actions, similar to 'copy'.

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What is an example of an analogy that uses a simile?

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An example is 'He is as brave as a lion', which compares bravery to a lion's courage.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'now : later'?

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The relationship is that 'now' and 'later' are antonyms, representing opposite times.

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What does 'swell' mean in the analogy 'shrink : swell'?

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'Swell' means to increase in size, which is the opposite of 'shrink'.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.