Analogies Flashcard

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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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Complete the analogy: Tree is to bark as human is to ________.

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speak

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Complete the analogy: Sun is to day as moon is to ________.

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night

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Complete the analogy: Flower is to petal as fruit is to ________.

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seed

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Complete the analogy: Pen is to write as knife is to ________.

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cut

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Complete the analogy: Shoe is to foot as glove is to ________.

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Hand

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What is the purpose of using analogies in learning?

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Analogies help to relate new information to known concepts, making it easier to understand and remember.

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What is a key characteristic of an analogy?

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A key characteristic of an analogy is that it highlights similarities between two different things.

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Give an example of a simple analogy.

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A simple analogy is 'A car is to a road as a boat is to a river.'

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What does it mean to complete an analogy?

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To complete an analogy means to find the missing word or phrase that maintains the relationship between the two pairs.