Analogies II

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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.

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Tree is to leaf as flower is to _____.

Back

petal

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Chef is to food as sculptor is to _____.

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stone

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Dog is to puppy as cat is to _____.

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kitten

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Hungry is to starving as hot is to _____.

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scorching

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Lucky is to fortunate as thankful is to _____.

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grateful

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What is the purpose of using analogies in language?

Back

Analogies help to clarify ideas and make connections between different concepts.

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What is a synonym?

Back

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.

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What does it mean to compare?

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To compare means to examine the similarities and/or differences between two or more things.