Which type of analogy involves words that have similar meanings?
A.) item/category
B.) antonym
C.) synonym
D.) degree
C. Synonym
The type of analogy that involves words with similar meanings is C) synonym. Analogies help us understand the relationship between different words or concepts. To identify a synonym analogy, you should look for words that have similar or related meanings.
For example, let's say we have the analogy: "Hot is to Cold as Night is to _______." In this analogy, we are looking for a word that is related to "night" in the same way "cold" is related to "hot." Since "night" is the opposite of "day," and "cold" is the opposite of "hot," the correct answer would be "D) day."
To solve analogy questions and identify the type of analogy being used, it is important to understand the relationships between words and concepts. This can involve analyzing synonyms, antonyms, categories, or degrees of intensity.