Analogies 6

Front

What is an analogy?

Back

An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some way, often used to explain a concept or idea.

Front

sunshine is to sunscreen as rain is to _____

Back

umbrella

Front

airplane is to flying as sailboat is to _____

Back

sailing

Front

child is to family as student is to _____

Back

class

Front

practice is to tournament as study is to _____

Back

test

Front

city is to state as country is to _____

Back

continent

Front

What is the purpose of using analogies in learning?

Back

Analogies help to clarify complex ideas by relating them to familiar concepts.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly refers to one thing by mentioning another, implying a comparison.

Front

What is the relationship in the analogy 'cat is to kitten as dog is to _____'?

Back

puppy