Homework Help Forum: Social studies

Posted by Fred on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 2:26am.

Which of the following is an example of an analogy? A) The results of this survey showed that people like our product more than our competitor's product. B) There is a national trend toward healthier eating; as a result we should see an increase in the sales of our low-fat items. C) Our office operates like a pride of lions with one Alpha male on top and everyone else answering to him. D) All employees have health coverage. Therefore, since Tom is an employee, he must have health coverage. I personally think it is choice c. whats the correct answer?

• Social studies - Writeacher, Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 2:31am

  An analogy includes a comparison of two unlike things. Which of the four contains a comparison? Hint: The other three are just factual.

  
  

• Social studies - Fred, Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 2:35am

  So the answer is C? Im really confused i think its comparing lions to managers at work

  
  

• Social studies - Writeacher, Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 2:37am

  Yes, that is correct.

  
  

• Social studies - Fred, Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 2:42am

  I have 1 more question please Which of the following statements is the correct use of a positive tone for bad news messages? A) There will be a delay in fulfilling your request. B) Sorry for your inconvenience. C) Please recheck the enclosed statement. D) I was shocked to learn you are unhappy. I think the answer is B because it shows the person is sorry for their action and recognizes the inconvenience.

  
  

• Social studies - Writeacher, Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 2:52am

  I agree. The others are either just factual and/or show no care for the other person's feelings.

  
  

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