Tuesday 16: 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 'close' mean in the context of an analogy?

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In an analogy, 'close' refers to something that is near or similar to another thing.

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What does 'open' mean in the context of an analogy?

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In an analogy, 'open' refers to something that is not closed or is accessible.

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What is a function relationship in analogies?

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A function relationship in analogies shows how one thing performs an action or function related to another, like 'shovel : dig'.

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What does 'characteristic' mean in an analogy?

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A characteristic in an analogy refers to a quality or feature that is typical of something, like 'ant : tiny'.

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What is the relationship between 'tongue' and 'taste'?

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The relationship is that the tongue is the organ responsible for the sense of taste.

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What is the relationship between 'eye' and 'sight'?

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The relationship is that the eye is the organ responsible for the sense of sight.

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What does 'omit' mean in the context of analogies?

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To omit means to leave out or exclude something.

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What does 'include' mean in the context of analogies?

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To include means to contain or have something as part of a whole.

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What is the opposite of 'up' in analogies?

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The opposite of 'up' is 'down'.