Using Analogy to Describe or Make a Point
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- Q1
1. An analogy is more extensive and elaborate than either a simile or a metaphor.
True
False
45s - Q2
2. An analogy is a statement expressing a direct comparison between two unlike things by using the word like or as.
False
True
45s - Q3
3. An analogy explains one thing in terms of another to highlight how they are alike.
False
True
45s - Q4
4. Writers use analogies to help readers better understand their points.
True
False
45s - Q5
5. An analogy is not only used to show a comparison between words but also to describe or make a point.
True
False
45s - Q6
6. Finding a good man is like finding a needle in a haystack.
Twists, turns, and surprises of movie plot can leave you as you’ve been through quite an experience
Doing something helpful but will make a ride of emotion, no difference in the end.
The task at hand is hard and tedious.
Sometimes it’s better not to know that much.
60s - Q7
7. That’s as useful as rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic.
The task at hand is hard and tedious.
Sometimes it’s better not to know that much.
Doing something helpful but will make a ride of emotion, no difference in the end.
Twists, turns, and surprises of movie plot can leave you as you’ve been through quite an experience
60s - Q8
8. Explaining a joke is like dissecting a frog.
Sometimes it’s better not to know that much.
Twists, turns, and surprises of movie plot can leave you as you’ve been through quite an experience
Doing something helpful but will make a ride of emotion, no difference in the end.
The task at hand is hard and tedious.
60s - Q9
9. That movie was a roller coaster.
Doing something helpful but will make a ride of emotion, no difference in the end.
Twists, turns, and surprises of movie plot can leave you as you’ve been through quite an experience.
The task at hand is hard and tedious.
Sometimes it’s better not to know that much.
60s - Q10
10. Life is like a box of chocolates.
The task at hand is hard and tedious.
Life has many choices and surprises.
Doing something helpful but will make a ride of emotion, no difference in the end.
Sometimes it’s better not to know that much.
60s