Word Analogies- High School

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What is a word analogy?

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A word analogy is a comparison between two words or phrases that have a similar relationship, often expressed in the form 'A is to B as C is to D.'

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.L.6.5B

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What does 'CONFUSING : CHAOS' imply?

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It implies that confusion can lead to chaos, establishing a cause-and-effect relationship.

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.L.6.5B

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What is the relationship in 'BISON : PLAIN'?

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Bison are commonly found in plains, indicating a habitat relationship.

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.L.6.5B

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What does 'RIDICULOUS : ABSURD' mean?

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Both words are synonyms, meaning they convey a similar idea of something being unreasonable or silly.

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.L.6.5B

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What is the relationship in 'WRENCH : TOOL'?

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A wrench is a specific type of tool, indicating a category relationship.

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.L.6.5B

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What does 'CANDY : SWEET' signify?

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Candy is characterized by its sweetness, indicating a quality relationship.

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.L.6.5B

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What is an example of a synonym analogy?

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'HAPPY : JOYFUL' is an example, as both words have similar meanings.

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.L.6.5B

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What is an example of a category analogy?

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'DOG : ANIMAL' is an example, as a dog is a type of animal.

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.L.6.5B

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What does 'LOUD : AMPLIFY' imply?

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Loudness can be increased by amplification, indicating a cause-and-effect relationship.

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.L.6.5B

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What is the relationship in 'ARTERY : HEART'?

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An artery is a blood vessel that carries blood to the heart, indicating a functional relationship.

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.L.6.5B