English Language Arts
Grade 7
15 min
Analogies: set 1
Analogies: set 1
What you'll learn
- Identify the relationship between two words in a given analogy with 80% accuracy.
- Solve 8 out of 10 analogy problems by selecting the pair of words that best completes the given relationship.
- Explain, in writing, the connection between the word pairs in at least 3 different analogy types (e.g., part to whole, synonym, antonym).
- Apply their understanding of analogies to create two original analogies, demonstrating different relationship types, that are logically sound and grammatically correct.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify the relationship between words in a given analogy.
Categorize common types of analogical relationships (e.g., part-to-whole, synonym, antonym, cause-and-effect).
Complete analogies by selecting the word that best fits the established relationship.
Explain the reasoning behind their chosen answers for analogies.
Construct original analogies demonstrating various relationship types.
Recognize the role of analogies in literary texts to enhance meaning.
Ever notice how some ideas just 'click' when someone compares them to something else? 🤔 That's often the power of an analogy!
In this lesson, you'll learn how to unlock the secrets of analogies, understanding how they work and how to solve them. Mastering analogies will sharpen y...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
AnalogyA comparison between two seemingly dissimilar things to explain or clarify an idea, often showing a relationship between two pairs of words.HOT : WARM :: COLD : CHILLY
RelationshipThe specific connection or link between the words in a pair within an analogy (e.g., cause-effect, part-whole, synonym, antonym).In 'FINGER : HAND', the relationship is 'part-to-whole'.
Word PairTwo words that are connected by a specific relationship within an analogy. An analogy typically has two such pairs.In 'CAT : KITTEN :: DOG : PUPPY', 'CAT : KITTEN' is one word pair.
Colon (:)The punctuation mark used in analogies to mean 'is to' or 'is related to'.In 'UP : DOWN', the colon means 'UP is to DOWN'.
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Key Rules & Conventions
Identify the Relationship in the First Pair
Always begin by carefully analyzing the first two words to determine their exact connection or relationship.
This is the foundational step. If you misidentify the relationship here, you will likely choose the wrong answer for the second pair. Ask yourself: 'How are these two words connected?'
Maintain Consistent Relationship
The relationship between the second pair of words MUST be identical in type and order to the relationship established in the first pair.
Once you've found the relationship for the first pair, you must apply that *exact* same relationship to the second pair. Do not create a new, different relationship.
Consider All Options and Test
Before making a final choice, test each potential answer wor...
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Challenging
Three of the following analogies share the same relationship type. Which one is the exception?
A.GLOVE : HAND :: SHOE : FOOT
B.SAILOR : SHIP :: PILOT : AIRPLANE
C.OAR : BOAT :: PEDAL : BICYCLE
D.SADDLE : HORSE :: SEAT : CHAIR
Challenging
Which of the following best completes the analogy `OCEAN : DROPLET :: FOREST : ?`
A.Tree
B.Leaf
C.Woods
D.Acre
Challenging
The analogies `WHISPER : SHOUT`, `TRICKLE : GUSH`, and `GLIMMER : BLAZE` all demonstrate what specific type of relationship?
A.Cause-and-effect
B.Part-to-whole
C.Degree of intensity
D.Antonym
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