Analogies

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Analogy

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A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

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Synonym

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

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Antonym

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A word that means the opposite of another word.

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Simile

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Context Clue

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Hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Inference

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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Comparison

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The act of evaluating two or more things to find similarities and differences.

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Contrast

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The state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association.

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Example of an Analogy

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'A is to B as C is to D' - e.g., 'Bird is to Fly as Fish is to Swim'.