Analogy refers to a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect. Relationships in analogy make it more meaningful.
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Analogy refers to a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect. Relationships in analogy make it more meaningful.
1. Analogy refers to a
comparison of two otherwise
unlike things based on
resemblance of a particular
aspect. Relationships in
analogy make it more
meaningful.
2. Types of Analogy
Synonym
It refers to words that deal with
the exact or same meaning. For
instance, the words appealing –
attractive and delicious – yummy.
Notice that the words have the
same meaning.
3. Antonym
It refers to words that have
the opposite meaning. For
example, absent-present
and bad-good. Know that
these words do not have the
same meaning.
4. Component
It talks about the part of a
whole. -
Student:class::key:piano are
just some of the examples.
Notice that your examples talk
about the part of a whole.
5. Category
refers to class or division.
Examples are
guava:fruit::squash:vegetable.
Know that in this kind of
relationship, you are classifying
things according to characteristics.
6. Function
means purpose. For instance,
tricycle:transport::oven:cook.
Notice that two different things
with different functions are
being compared.