Word Relationships: Verbal Analogies

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What is a verbal analogy?

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A verbal analogy is a comparison between two different things that have similar characteristics, often expressed in the form 'A is to B as C is to D.'

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What does 'object and example' mean in word relationships?

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'Object and example' refers to a relationship where one item is a specific instance or type of the other, like 'cake' is a type of 'sweet'.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does 'problem and solution' mean in word relationships?

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'Problem and solution' refers to a relationship where one item presents a challenge and the other provides a way to address it, like 'sleepy' leads to the 'solution' of 'sleep'.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'bread : muffin'?

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'Bread' is a type of 'muffin', so the relationship is 'object and example'.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'teacher : school'?

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'Teacher' works in a 'school', showing a relationship of role and place.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is an example of a verbal analogy?

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An example is 'cat : kitten :: dog : puppy', where 'kitten' is a young 'cat' and 'puppy' is a young 'dog'.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What does the term 'analogy' mean?

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An analogy is a comparison between two things that are alike in some way, often used to explain something.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'lemon : sour'?

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'Lemon' is known for being 'sour', showing a relationship of object and taste.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'pasta : spaghetti'?

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'Spaghetti' is a type of 'pasta', indicating an object and example relationship.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is the purpose of using analogies in language?

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

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D