The correct analogy is:
pen : thought
Here's the reasoning:
- "heart : love" - The heart is often symbolically associated with love.
- "pen : thought" - The pen is often symbolically associated with thought, as it is an instrument used to write down or express thoughts.
The other sets do not capture a similar symbolic relationship:
- "flag : nationality" - While a flag represents nationality, it doesn't convey the symbolic sense needed for the analogy.
- "sand : barren" - This relation describes a condition rather than a symbolic association.
- "hat : head" - This is a functional relationship, not an abstract symbolic link.
Which word set completes the following analogy?
heart : love :: __________:_________
flag : nationality
sand : barren
pen : thought
hat : head
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