ANALYZATION QUESTION: Which of the following responses below BEST helps to complete the R.A.C.E (restate, answer, cite evidence, explain evidence) for responding to the following prompt:

In 1-2 sentences, explain the relationship of the analogy below.

tire : bicycle :: window : house

(2 points)
Responses

The relationship of the analogy is antonyms because a tire and a window are opposites.
The relationship of the analogy is antonyms because a tire and a window are opposites.

The relationship of the analogy is part-to-whole; a tire is a part of a bicycle, just like a window is a part of a house.
The relationship of the analogy is part-to-whole; a tire is a part of a bicycle, just like a window is a part of a house.

The relationship here is that bikes are needed just like homes are needed. People need tires on a bike and houses usually require windows.
The relationship here is that bikes are needed just like homes are needed. People need tires on a bike and houses usually require windows.

There is no relationship for this analogy.

1 answer

The BEST response to complete the R.A.C.E. framework for the given prompt is:

"The relationship of the analogy is part-to-whole; a tire is a part of a bicycle, just like a window is a part of a house."

Explanation:

  1. Restate: The response restates the prompt by clearly identifying the relationship (part-to-whole).
  2. Answer: It directly answers the question about the analogy's relationship.
  3. Cite Evidence: The response provides evidence by explaining how a tire is a part of a bicycle and a window is a part of a house.
  4. Explain Evidence: The structure of the response inherently explains the relationship by demonstrating the connection between the components of each analogy.

This response effectively completes the R.A.C.E. framework, making it the strongest option among those provided.