Which of the following is the best definition of an analogy?
showing a similarity between unlike things
identifying differences in words
comparing synonyms and antonyms
organizing words by classification
Showing a similarity between unlike things
How do analogies help readers?
They help readers identify figurative language.
They help readers analyze the relationship between words.
They help readers understand definitions.
They help readers to better comprehend a plot.
They help readers analyze the relationship between words.
Which word pair completes the analogy?
kitten : cat ::
______________
bird : eagle
foal : horse
cow : calf
dog : wolf
foal : horse
Which purpose does the double colon serve in an analogy?
It divides the analogy into two pairs.
It ends the analogy.
It compares the first two words to each other.
It tells you what to say.