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What is an Analogy?

What is an Analogy?. An analogy is a statement in which two word pairs share the same relationship. Analogy Tips. A typical analogy looks like this: finger: hand:: toe: foot The colon ( :) means “is to” and the double colon (::) means “as.”

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What is an Analogy?

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  1. What is an Analogy? An analogy is a statement in which two word pairs share the same relationship.

  2. Analogy Tips • A typical analogy looks like this: • finger: hand:: toe: foot • The colon (:) means “is to” and the double colon (::) means “as.” • The analogy is read “Finger to hand as toe is to foot.” as is to is to finger hand toe foot

  3. Common Types of Analogies

  4. Relationship Sentences • The best way to figure out the relationship between a pair of words is to create a relationship sentence. • A relationship sentence is a simple sentence that clearly shows the relationship between the two words.

  5. Write a relationship sentence for the following: • elm: tree • elm: tree • Think: “An elm is a type of tree.” • Test: Which of the following two word pairs is the correct analogy? • A) rose: flower • B) grass : meadow

  6. Write: Relationship Sentences • Elm is a type of tree. • A rose is a type of flower. That makes sense. • A grass is a type of meadow. That doesn’t make sense. • The correct answer is • elm : tree :: rose : flower

  7. Relationship Sentences • Sometimes a relationship sentence isn’t specific enough the first time around. When that happens, the relationship sentence needs to be adjusted. • Here’s an example: • bird : nest :: _________ : ___________ • a. goose : duck • b. tree: forest • c. water : ripple • d: bear : cave

  8. Example Analogy • bird : nest :: _________ : ___________ • a. goose : duck • b. tree: forest • c. water : ripple • d: bear : cave A relationship sentence for bird : nest might be, • “A bird lives in a nest.” Another could be, • “A bird builds a nest.” • We have to test each choice by plugging it into the relationship sentence.

  9. Analogies summon : dismiss :: _________ : __________ • a. call : reply • b. intend : try • c. intervene : meddle • d. gather : disperse • 1) what type of analogy is this? • 2) Write your relationship statement.

  10. Analogies • Complete the analogy. • pacify : calm :: ___________ : _____________ • a. identify : mysterious • b. fortify : strong • c. testify : suspicious • d. mortify : happy • 1) Write a relationship sentence. • 2) What type of analogy is this?

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