Simple 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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Complete the analogy: Dog is to bark as cat is to ________.

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meow

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What does the term 'synonym' mean?

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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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Complete the analogy: Fish is to swim as bird is to ________.

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fly

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.

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Complete the analogy: Teacher is to educate as doctor is to ________.

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heal

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Complete the analogy: Sun is to day as moon is to ________.

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night

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What is the relationship in the analogy: hot is to cold as up is to ________?

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down

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Complete the analogy: Tree is to forest as flower is to ________.

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garden