Question

A) Which of the following is the best definition of an analogy? (1 point)
showing a similarity between unlike things
organizing words by classification
comparing synonyms and antonyms
identifying differences in words
A) How do analogies help readers? (1 point)
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.

Question 3
Question 4
A)
Which word pair completes the analogy?
kitten : cat ::
(1 point)
dog : wolf
foal : horse
bird : eagle
cow : calf
: :: stay : leave
Unite means the opposite of . Stay means the opposite of leave.
A) Select the correct answers from the list. (1 point)

Question 5
A) Which purpose does the double colon serve in an analogy? (1 point)
It divides the analogy into two pairs.
It tells you what to say.
It compares the first two words to each other.
It ends the analogy.

Answer 1

1) Best definition of an analogy:
- showing a similarity between unlike things

2) How do analogies help readers?
- They help readers analyze the relationship between words.

3) Which word pair completes the analogy? kitten : cat ::
- foal : horse

4) Complete the analogy / opposites:
- unite : separate :: stay : leave
(Unite’s opposite = separate; Stay’s opposite = leave.)

5) Purpose of the double colon in an analogy:
- It divides the analogy into two pairs.