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 a concept or idea.

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Sour is to lemon as sweet is to _____________.

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Strawberry

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snake is to slither as ____________ is to fly.

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bird

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What is the purpose of using analogies in learning?

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

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handle is to cup as eraser is to _________________.

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pencil

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left is to right as top is to _____________.

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bottom

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stove is to cook as nose is to ______________.

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smell

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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 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly refers to one thing by mentioning another, implying a comparison.

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What is the relationship in an analogy?

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The relationship in an analogy is based on similarities between two different concepts or objects.