What is an analogy?

Question

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

Answer 1

The correct answer is: A. a figure of speech that uses one thing to explain something else.

An analogy helps to clarify or explain an idea or concept by comparing it to something that is more familiar or understandable.