English Language Arts
Grade 7
15 min
Analogies: set 2
Analogies: set 2
What you'll learn
- Identify the relationship between two words in a given analogy with 80% accuracy.
- Solve at least 3 out of 4 analogy problems by selecting the word pair that best completes the analogy.
- Explain, in writing, the type of relationship (e.g., synonym, antonym, part-to-whole) present in at least two different analogies.
- Apply their understanding of different types of analogies to create one original analogy, demonstrating a clear and logical relationship between the word pairs.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify and explain at least five different types of analogical relationships.
Analyze the precise relationship between the first pair of words in an analogy.
Apply the identified relationship to complete a second pair of words in an analogy.
Differentiate between subtle variations in word relationships (e.g., part-to-whole vs. item-to-category).
Construct original analogies that demonstrate a clear and consistent relationship.
Evaluate the logical consistency and accuracy of given analogies.
Use analogies to deepen their understanding of vocabulary and concepts.
Have you ever heard someone say, 'Life is like a box of chocolates'? 🍫 That's an analogy! How do these comparisons help us understand the world?
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
AnalogyA comparison between two pairs of words that shows a similar relationship. It's often written as 'A is to B as C is to D' or A:B :: C:D.HOT : COLD :: UP : DOWN (Antonym relationship)
Part-to-Whole AnalogyOne word is a component or piece of the other word.FINGER : HAND :: TOE : FOOT (A finger is part of a hand; a toe is part of a foot.)
Cause-and-Effect AnalogyOne word describes an action or event, and the other describes its direct result or consequence.RAIN : FLOOD :: SUN : DROUGHT (Rain can cause a flood; too much sun can cause a drought.)
Object-to-Function AnalogyOne word is an object, and the other describes its primary purpose or what it does.KNIFE : CUT :: PEN : WRITE (A knife is used to cut; a pen is used to write.)
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Key Rules & Conventions
Identify the Relationship First
Always determine the precise relationship between the first pair of words (A:B) before looking at the second pair.
This is the most crucial step. Is it a synonym, antonym, part-to-whole, cause-and-effect, object-to-function, or something else? Be specific!
Maintain Consistent Relationship
The relationship between the second pair of words (C:D) MUST be exactly the same as the relationship between the first pair (A:B).
If A is a part of B, then C must be a part of D. If A causes B, then C must cause D. Consistency is key.
Respect Word Order
The order of the words within each pair matters. If the relationship is 'A is a type of B', then the second pair must also be 'C is a type of D', not 'D is a type of C'....
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Challenging
In the analogy ANCHOR : STABILITY :: COMPASS : DIRECTION, what is the precise abstract relationship?
A.Object to its User
B.Symbol to the Abstract Concept it Provides/Represents
C.Part to its Whole
D.Cause of an Effect
Challenging
Which of the following pairs has the same 'Whole-to-Part' relationship as the pair POEM : STANZA?
A.NOVEL : PROTAGONIST
B.ORCHESTRA : MUSIC
C.PLAY : ACT
D.SONG : MELODY
Challenging
Which of the following analogies demonstrates the CLEAREST and MOST ACCURATE Cause-and-Effect relationship, with the fewest alternative interpretations?
A.DEHYDRATION : THIRST
B.PRACTICE : SKILL
C.SUNLIGHT : WARMTH
D.EFFORT : SUCCESS
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