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 'golf' relate to in the analogy 'golf : club'?

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In this analogy, 'golf' relates to 'club' as a type of sport that uses a specific tool (club) for playing.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'mechanic : screwdriver'?

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The relationship is that a screwdriver is a tool used by a mechanic, just like pliers are tools used by a plumber.

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What does 'roll' relate to in the analogy 'roll : role'?

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In this analogy, 'roll' and 'role' are homophones, meaning they sound the same but have different meanings.

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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 often a different spelling.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'anchor : sailor'?

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The relationship is that an anchor is a tool used by a sailor, just like a mat is used by a wrestler.

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What does 'simmer' relate to in the analogy 'simmer : glimmer'?

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In this analogy, 'simmer' and 'glimmer' rhyme, meaning they have similar ending sounds.

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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 does 'pliers' relate to in the analogy 'mechanic : screwdriver :: plumber : ______________'?

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In this analogy, 'pliers' are a tool used by a plumber, just like a screwdriver is used by a mechanic.