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 'three is to triangle' represent in an analogy?

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It represents a relationship where the number of sides in a triangle (3) is compared to the shape itself.

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What is the relationship between 'word' and 'sentence'?

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A word is a building block that combines to form a sentence, just as smaller elements combine to create larger structures.

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What is the answer to the analogy: 'teacher : educate' ?

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The answer is 'doctor : heal', as both pairs show a profession and its primary function.

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What do 'fireplace' and 'bricks' have in common in an analogy?

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Bricks are a material used to build a fireplace, just as pages are the material that make up a book.

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What is a cluster in relation to grapes?

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A cluster refers to a group of grapes that grow together, similar to how a bunch refers to a group of bananas.

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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, making them easier to understand.

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How can you identify the correct answer in an analogy question?

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Look for the relationship between the first pair and apply the same relationship to the second pair.

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What is the relationship in the analogy: 'banana : bunch'?

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A banana is a single fruit that is part of a bunch, just as a grape is part of a cluster.

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What does 'engine : oil' represent in an analogy?

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It represents the relationship where oil is essential for the functioning of an engine, similar to how a teacher is essential for educating.