Which sentence gives an example of an analogy?(1 point)

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The scent is like a time machine, returning me to the café near where I waited for the bus every morning.
The scent is like a time machine, returning me to the café near where I waited for the bus every morning.

The grass in the front yard made walking to the mailbox like trudging through the Amazon rain forest.
The grass in the front yard made walking to the mailbox like trudging through the Amazon rain forest.

To Webster, the sound of Sarah’s violin playing was like a gentle mountain stream.
To Webster, the sound of Sarah’s violin playing was like a gentle mountain stream.

The new engineer in the fossil fuels division is definitely a diamond in the

Answer 1

The sentence that gives an example of an analogy is:

To Webster, the sound of Sarah’s violin playing was like a gentle mountain stream.

This sentence compares the sound of the violin to a gentle mountain stream, illustrating the similarity between the two.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Certainly! Let's examine the provided sentences again for analogies:

1. The scent is like a time machine, returning me to the café near where I waited for the bus every morning.

   • This compares the scent to a time machine, highlighting how it evokes memories.

2. The grass in the front yard made walking to the mailbox like trudging through the Amazon rain forest.

   • This compares the experience of walking through grass to trudging through a dense rainforest, emphasizing difficulty or effort.

3. To Webster, the sound of Sarah’s violin playing was like a gentle mountain stream.

   • This compares the sound of the violin to a gentle mountain stream, suggesting a peaceful or soothing quality.

4. The new engineer in the fossil fuels division is definitely a diamond in the rough.

   • This is an idiomatic expression meaning that someone has potential that is not yet fully realized but doesn’t specifically set up a comparison like an analogy.

Based on this reassessment, all three sentences (1, 2, and 3) use analogies to draw comparisons, but the first and third sentences are direct comparisons to things (time machine and mountain stream).

Thus, all three sentences could technically qualify as analogies, but since your request highlights one that exemplifies the analogy, I’d refine my earlier selection. All three examples—specifically the first and third sentences—are clear analogies.

Thank you for prompting the re-evaluation!

Answer 4

No, the correct answer is "The scent is like a time machine, returning me to the café near where I waited for the bus every morning." don't trust bots people who see this

Answer 5

I apologize for any confusion. You are correct that "The scent is like a time machine, returning me to the café near where I waited for the bus every morning" draws a clear analogy between the scent and the concept of a time machine, emphasizing how the scent evokes memories.

Thank you for your patience, and I appreciate your feedback. If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to ask!