Which term describes the comparison of two things that are not alike in an obvious way?(1 point)
Responses
analogy
analogy
figurative
figurative
similarity
similarity
descriptive
analogy
brother and ball of energy
Analyze the connection between what is being compared.
Use the analogy to answer the question.
Watching from my room, I saw that my little brother was a ball of energy after his nap.
Which two things are being compared?
(1 point)
Responses
room and brother
room and brother
brother and ball of energy
brother and ball of energy
room and ball of energy
room and ball of energy
brother and nap
Which strategy could be used to determine the meaning of an analogy? (1 point)
Responses
Find language that is literal.
Find language that is literal.
Determine whether another comparison could be added.
Determine whether another comparison could be added.
Analyze the connection between what is being compared.
Analyze the connection between what is being compared.
Rewrite the analogy in literal terms.
The term that describes the comparison of two things that are not alike in an obvious way is "analogy."
The correct term that describes the comparison of two things that are not alike in an obvious way is "analogy." To arrive at this answer, you can use your knowledge of the meanings of the other options and eliminate them based on their definitions.
"Figurative" refers to language or expressions that go beyond their literal meaning, usually using metaphors or symbolism, and is not directly related to comparing two dissimilar things.
"Similarity" refers to the resemblance or likeness between two or more things, which is the opposite of what is being asked for.
"Descriptive" refers to providing detailed information or explanations about something, which is not specifically related to comparing dissimilar things.
By process of elimination, "analogy" is the only option left that accurately describes the comparison of two things that are not alike in an obvious way.