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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Hammer is to nail as comb is to _____?

Back

hair

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Like is to love as dislike is to _____?

Back

hate

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Valentine's Day is to February as Halloween is to _____?

Back

October

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Poverty is to wealth as sickness is to _____?

Back

health

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Robin is to birds as bear is to _____?

Back

mammals

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What does it mean to compare?

Back

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

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What is the purpose of using analogies in learning?

Back

Analogies help to clarify concepts by relating new information to something familiar.

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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.