To determine the meaning of an analogy, the most effective strategy would be to analyze the connection between what is being compared. This involves examining the relationship between the two entities or concepts in the analogy to understand how they are similar and what the analogy is trying to convey.
While rewriting the analogy in literal terms and finding literal language can provide clarity, the key step is to focus on the connections and relationships that the analogy highlights. Adding another comparison could also enhance understanding, but it is secondary to comprehensively analyzing the existing comparison.
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