What is an analogy?

Question

A. A figure of speech that uses like or as to make a comparison
B. A figure of speech that places words with contradictory meanings together
C. A figure of speech that uses one thing to explain something else
D. A figure of speech that uses repeated initial constant sounds

Answer 1

C. A figure of speech that uses one thing to explain something else

An analogy is a comparison between two things that are alike in some way, often used to explain a concept or make it easier to understand.