Choose the analogy below with the same relationship as - Downside is to Upside
A. Big is large
B. Outside is to inside
C. Boy is to girl
D. Unique is to Generic
B??
Among these choices, I agree.
Big is large
Correct! The analogy "Downside is to Upside" can be related to the analogy "Outside is to Inside." In both cases, the first word indicates the opposite of the second word, creating a contrasting relationship. For example, "downside" is the opposite of "upside," just like "outside" is the opposite of "inside."
To determine the correct analogy with the same relationship as "Downside is to Upside," we need to understand the relationship between the words in the given phrase.
"Downside" refers to a negative or unfavorable aspect, while "upside" refers to a positive or favorable aspect. The relationship between these words is that they are opposite in meaning.
Now, let's examine the options:
A. "Big is large" - This analogy does not possess the same relationship as the given phrase. "Big" and "large" are synonymous and do not convey opposite meanings.
B. "Outside is to inside" - This analogy does have the same relationship as the given phrase. "Outside" and "inside" are antonyms and represent opposing concepts.
C. "Boy is to girl" - This analogy does not possess the same relationship as the given phrase. "Boy" and "girl" represent different genders, but they do not convey the opposite meanings.
D. "Unique is to Generic" - This analogy does have a similar relationship as the given phrase. "Unique" and "generic" represent contrasting concepts, with "unique" representing something one-of-a-kind and "generic" representing something common or ordinary.
Therefore, after careful analysis, the correct analogy with the same relationship as "Downside is to Upside" is "B. Outside is to inside."