Analogies

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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 something or make it easier to understand.

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What does 'heat' relate to in an analogy?

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In the analogy 'heat : cold', 'cold' is the opposite of 'heat', showing a relationship of opposites.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'weak : flabby'?

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The relationship shows that 'flabby' is a state of being weak, indicating a lack of strength.

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What is a synonym?

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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.

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In the analogy 'give : donate', what does 'receive' relate to?

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In this analogy, 'receive' relates to 'obtain', as both involve getting something.

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What does 'courage' relate to in the analogy 'fear is to scared'?

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In this analogy, 'courage' relates to 'brave', as both represent a positive response to fear.

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What is the role of a mechanic?

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A mechanic repairs and maintains cars, similar to how a dentist cares for teeth.

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What does 'strong' relate to in the analogy 'weak : flabby'?

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In this analogy, 'strong' relates to 'muscular', indicating a state of physical strength.

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What is the purpose of using analogies?

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