PRESENTATION OUTLINE
What is it?
An analogy makes comparison or shows relationships between sets of words, objects or figures.
THREE STEP METHOD
Step 1. Build a strong bridge sentence. ( a bridge sentence shows how words relate)
Step 2. Use the bridge sentence with each answer choice.
Step 3. If not sure about answer, adjust the bridge sentence.
Function is a type of analogy.
A function is what something is used for.
Example:
Knife:cut::airplane:travel
Degree Analogy
A degree analogy is different levels of something.
Example:
Good:excellent::polite: generous
Lack Analogy
A lack is to be missing something.
Example:
Selfish:compassion::
childish: maturity
Characteristic Analogy
A characteristic analogy is a description of something.
Example:
Athlete: healthy:: sharks:
Dangerous
Definition Analogy
A definition analogy is the meaning.
Example:
Puppy: dog:: kitten: cat
Type Analogy
A type analogy explains the category something is in.
Example:
Fork: utensil:: oak: tree
Part/Whole Analogy
A part/whole analogy is a part of something.
Example:
Ear:head:: leg: chair
Accessory Analogy
An accessory analogy adds a special touch.
Example:
Glasses: head:: earring:ear
Habitat Analogy
A habitat analogy is where something lives.
Example:
Beaver: dam:: humans: house
Figure Analogy
A figure analogy has pictures.
Example:
š¬: š:: āļø : āļø