Analogies and Puns

An analogy is

• a comparison using the words like or as

• a comparison of things based on ways they are alike

• words that sound the same but have different meanings

• words that have similar meanings

A pun is

• a joke; play on words sometimes using homophones or words that sound similar

• a woman that worships God for the catholic church

• a good time

• what we eat a sandwich on

A homophone is

• words that have opposite meanings

• a comparison NOT using like or as

• words that sound the same but have different meanings

• a telephone from ancient civilizations

Complete the analogy.

Tree is to Leaf as Flower is to...

• petal

• stem

• pollen

• dirt

Which choice below is NOT a pun?

• Being struck by lightening is a shocking experience.

• We had a great day at school.

• A boiled egg every morning is hard to beat.

What week is CCMS Spring Break?

• March 21-March 25

• March 28-April 1

• April 4-April 8

• April 11-April 15

Complete the analogy.

Short is to Light as Long is to...

• Dark

• Small

• Tall

• Heavy

Which one is NOT a pun?

• I made a pun about the wind but it blows.

• I don’t trust stairs because they’re always up to something.

• There was a kidnapping at school yesterday. Don’t worry, though – he woke up!

• I turned in my homework yesterday and improved my grade.

Complete the analogy.

Artist is to draw as Actor is to...

• Sing

• Dance

• Act

• Paint

Which one is NOT a pun?

• I went to the lake to camp, fish, and relax.

• I bought a boat because it was for sail.

• How do you make a good egg-roll? You push it down a hill!

• I’m no cheetah, you’re lion!