Analyzing Comparisons and Analogies

What is a comparison?

• A comparison is a process of evaluating two or more things to determine their sizes and quantities.

• A comparison is a process of evaluating two or more things to determine their similarities and differences.

• A comparison is a process of evaluating two or more things to determine their equalities and inequalities.

• A comparison is a process of evaluating two or more things to determine their connections and relationships.

What is an analogy?

• A mathematical equation.

• A comparison between two similar things.

• A fictional story.

• A scientific experiment.

Which subtopic focuses on finding similarities between two or more things?

• contrast

• analysis

• differentiation

• comparison

Which subtopic focuses on finding relationships between two or more things?

• correlation

• contradiction

• coincidence

• causation

Complete the analogy: Cat is to Meow as Dog is to ________.

• Purr

• Hiss

• Chirp

• Bark

Complete the analogy: Pen is to Write as Pencil is to ________.

• Sharpen

• Write

• Draw

• Erase

Complete the analogy: Hot is to Cold as Day is to ________.

• Sunset

• Morning

• Dusk

• Night

Complete the analogy: Circle is to Round as Square is to ________.

• Triangle

• Rectangle

• Square

• Oval

Complete the analogy: Flower is to Petal as Fruit is to ________.

• Seed

• Tree

• Branch

• Stem

Complete the analogy: Book is to Read as Movie is to ________.

• Write

• Act

• Listen

• Watch