1. Analogies “Word Relationships”

2. What is an Analogy? Analogy is just a term that means “Word Relationships.” Analogy is just a term that means “Word Relationships.”

3. In other words, An analogy is a comparison between two different things in order to highlight some point of similarity. An analogy is a comparison between two different things in order to highlight some point of similarity.

4. Here are some examples of Analogies… 1.) Dog is to puppy as Cat is to Kitten. 1.) Dog is to puppy as Cat is to Kitten. 2.) Oink is to Pig as Moo is to Cow. 2.) Oink is to Pig as Moo is to Cow. 3.) Daughter is to mother as son is to father. 3.) Daughter is to mother as son is to father. 4.) End is to terminate as start is to begin. 4.) End is to terminate as start is to begin. 5.) Good is to bad as Cold is to hot. 5.) Good is to bad as Cold is to hot. 6.) Host is to hostess as actor is to actress. 6.) Host is to hostess as actor is to actress.

5. 1.) First step Figure out what the relationship is for the first set of words… Figure out what the relationship is for the first set of words… Cat is to Kitten- Cat is to Kitten- *What is the relationship?

6. The relationship is AGE The relationship is AGE After figuring out the relationship with the first set, it will be easier to then fill out the second set… After figuring out the relationship with the first set, it will be easier to then fill out the second set… Dog is to _________________ Dog is to _________________ Remember that the first set was Cat (older animal) to Kitten (baby version of animal Remember that the first set was Cat (older animal) to Kitten (baby version of animal Therefore, what is the baby version of Dog? Therefore, what is the baby version of Dog? So, Dog is to Puppy. So, Dog is to Puppy.

7. Let’s try some more… February is to Valentine’s Day as __________ is to St. Patrick’s Day. February is to Valentine’s Day as __________ is to St. Patrick’s Day. Step 1.) Ask yourself what is the relationship in the first set of words….. Step 1.) Ask yourself what is the relationship in the first set of words….. The relationship is that Valentine’s Day is a holiday in the month of February. The relationship is that Valentine’s Day is a holiday in the month of February. Therefore, if given the holiday of St. Patrick’s Day, you must ask yourself what month is this holiday celebrated? Therefore, if given the holiday of St. Patrick’s Day, you must ask yourself what month is this holiday celebrated?

8. Therefore, February is to Valentine’s Day MARCH is to St. Patrick’s Day. February is to Valentine’s Day MARCH is to St. Patrick’s Day.

9. Let’s do more… Scissors is to paper as hammer is to nail. Scissors is to paper as hammer is to nail. Why does this work? What is the relationship between the two sets? Why does this work? What is the relationship between the two sets? Answer: Tool and object its used upon. Answer: Tool and object its used upon.

10. Let’s try one more…  Start is to begin as ____________ is to terminate.  What is the relationship?  What is the synonym for terminate?

11. Now, we are going to do more practice through the following website… www.quai.com/pop/1497.html? AP_rand1816719702