What is an analogy?(1 point)
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a figure of speech created by placing two words with conflicting meanings next to each other to create an effect
a figure of speech created by placing two words with conflicting meanings next to each other to create an effect
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing
a figure of speech that makes a point about an abstract idea by comparing it to something concrete
a figure of speech that makes a point about an abstract idea by comparing it to something concrete
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things using the words like or as
a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things using the words like or as
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I apologize for the error. Thank you for correcting me. An analogy is indeed a figure of speech that makes a point about an abstract idea by comparing it to something concrete.
The correct answer is: a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing.
To understand what an analogy is, let's break down the options provided:
- Option 1: "A figure of speech created by placing two words with conflicting meanings next to each other to create an effect." This describes a figure of speech known as an oxymoron, not an analogy.
- Option 2: "A figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing." This is the correct definition for an analogy. It involves making a comparison between two things that may seem different at first but ultimately share some similarities.
- Option 3: "A figure of speech that makes a point about an abstract idea by comparing it to something concrete." While this is a valid description of metaphor, it is not specific to analogies.
- Option 4: "A figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things using the words like or as." This is called a simile, not an analogy. Similes use words like or as to explicitly compare two things.
So, the correct answer is the second option: "a figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing." An analogy is a powerful tool for explaining complex ideas or making connections between different concepts.