Question

Analogies can be very persuasive and may appeal to a reader’s emotions and logic. That’s why you’ll often see advertisements using analogies with words and pictures.

Read the following advertisement.

The new novel by best-selling author Virginia Phillips is sure to become a classic. Set in 1980s Idaho, Easton's follows Daria Garcia on a night that will change her life forever. The Ridgefield Reporter calls it the “Book of the Summer.” Critic Jillian Martinez says Easton’s Daria is “the kind of character you recognize and root for, the Cinderella of new fiction.” Now available in paperback, Easton's is a book you don’t want to miss!

Which of the following best restates the analogy in this advertisement?

A
Just as Cinderella is a recognizable and relatable character in fairy tales, Daria Garcia will be a recognizable and relatable character in contemporary fiction.

B
Daria Garcia is to Easton's as Cinderella is to the prince.

C
Just as Daria Garcia is a character made famous by Virginia Phillips, Cinderella is a character made famous by Disney.

D
Just as Cinderella struggles before she meets her prince, Daria Garcia struggles in the first chapter of the novel.

Answer 1

A is the best option that restates the analogy in the advertisement. It clearly connects the idea of Daria Garcia being a relatable character in contemporary fiction to the well-known and recognizable character of Cinderella in fairy tales, which aligns with the original analogy presented in the ad.

The other options either focus on different relationships (B and D) or introduce an inaccurate comparison (C) that diverges from the original message about relatability.