What is an analogy?

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a form of connotative language that suggests something other than a literal meaning
a form of connotative language that suggests something other than a literal meaning

a comparison based on similarities
a comparison based on similarities

a form of denotative language that states a word's literal meaning
a form of denotative language that states a word's literal meaning

a contrast of words that have opposite meanings

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An analogy is best described as a comparison based on similarities. It illustrates how two different things are alike in certain aspects, often to clarify or explain an idea or concept.