analogies flashcard grade 8

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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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What is a synonym?

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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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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What is a homograph?

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A homograph is a word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and may have a different pronunciation.

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and may have a different spelling.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'bone : skeleton'?

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The relationship is that a bone is a component of a skeleton.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'meal : restaurant'?

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The relationship is that a meal is something that is served in a restaurant.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'hero : gallant'?

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The relationship is that a hero is often described as gallant, meaning brave and noble.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'locker : storage'?

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The relationship is that a locker is a type of storage.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'letter : word'?

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The relationship is that a letter is a component of a word.