Analogies Practice

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What is an analogy?

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An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some way, often used to explain a concept or idea.

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Loitering is to rushing as...

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shouting is to whispering.

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What is the purpose of using analogies in learning?

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Analogies help to clarify complex ideas by relating them to familiar concepts.

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Paperclips are to paper as...

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zipper is to coat.

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Nurse is to patient as...

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teacher is to student.

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What is a key characteristic of an analogy?

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It highlights similarities between two different things.

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Giraffe is to skyscraper as...

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child is to table.

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Pumpkin is to pie as...

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pieces are to a puzzle.

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What does it mean to 'draw a comparison'?

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To highlight the similarities between two different things.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly refers to one thing by mentioning another for rhetorical effect.