Analogies - beginning

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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.

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What does 'boat : water' mean in an analogy?

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It means that a boat is used on water, just like something else is used in a different context.

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What is the answer to the analogy 'boat : water :: sled : ?'

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snow, because a sled is used on snow.

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What does 'elephant : trunk' represent in an analogy?

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It shows that an elephant has a trunk, just like something else has a specific feature.

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What is the answer to the analogy 'elephant : trunk :: lion : ?'

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mane, because a lion has a mane.

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What does 'grapes : bunch' signify in an analogy?

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It indicates that grapes grow in a bunch, similar to how something else grows in a specific grouping.

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What is the answer to the analogy 'grapes : bunch :: peas : ?'

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pod, because peas grow in a pod.

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What does 'sell : buy' mean in an analogy?

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It shows a relationship where selling is the opposite of buying.

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What is the answer to the analogy 'sell : buy :: give : ?'

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take, because giving is the opposite of taking.

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What does 'bowl : cereal' represent in an analogy?

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It shows that a bowl is used to hold cereal, similar to how something else holds a different item.