Using Analogies in Written Text

It is a comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

• Literal Analogy

• Figurative Analogy

• Expression

• Simile

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

It is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words “like and as” in an interesting way.

• Analogy

• Expression

• Metaphor

• Simile

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

It is a figure of speech that contains an implied comparison.

• Analogy

• Expression

• Metaphor

• Simile

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Complete the analogy. Hammer is to nail as comb is to ____________.

• earr

• hair

• mouth

• nose

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following statements is a simile?

• You are my comfort.

• You speak like a President.

• She is a good friend.

• The task is easy

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Logos means_________

• life

• study

• reason

• explain

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following statements is a metaphor?

• A book is a friend.

• When it rains, it pours.

• Her life is envied by many.

• She is like an angel.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

"Leonard is a couch potato" This statement is stated____________.

• Literal Analogy

• Figurative Analogy

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following is a literal analogy?

• Life is like a roller coaster ride.

• Chelsea is the Catriona Gray of our class.

• You don't have a spark of decency.

• Filipinos are like bamboo.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

This statement “Finding that lost dog will be like finding a needle in a haystack” means _____________.

• Something that is sharp.

• Something that shines.

• Something that is difficult to find.

• Something that is small.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4