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 'antonym' mean?

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

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What is a 'characteristic quality'?

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A characteristic quality is a feature or trait that helps to describe something.

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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 does 'classification' refer to?

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Classification is the process of grouping things based on shared characteristics.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'up : down'?

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The relationship is that 'up' and 'down' are antonyms.

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In the analogy 'multicolored : rainbow', what does 'multicolored' describe?

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'Multicolored' describes a characteristic quality of a rainbow.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'push : shove'?

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The relationship is that 'push' and 'shove' are synonyms, meaning they are similar actions.

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

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Function refers to the purpose or role that something serves.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'month : April'?

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The relationship is that 'April' is a specific example of a month.