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In the analogy 'Tango : Dance :: Bear : Mammal', what type of analogy is being shown?
In the analogy 'Tango : Dance :: Bear : Mammal', what type of analogy is being shown?
If 'Rain : Flood' is an analogy for cause and effect, what would be a similar analogy to 'Sadness : ?'
If 'Rain : Flood' is an analogy for cause and effect, what would be a similar analogy to 'Sadness : ?'
Which pair of words best represents a part-whole analogy?
Which pair of words best represents a part-whole analogy?
If 'Kittens : Furry :: Knives : Sharp', which of the following would complete the analogy 'Dog : ?'
If 'Kittens : Furry :: Knives : Sharp', which of the following would complete the analogy 'Dog : ?'
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A relationship between a pair of words based on a specific characteristic or trait is known as a:
A relationship between a pair of words based on a specific characteristic or trait is known as a:
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What does connotation refer to?
What does connotation refer to?
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Which of the following best describes denotation?
Which of the following best describes denotation?
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How are connotation and denotation different?
How are connotation and denotation different?
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What is the primary focus of connotation?
What is the primary focus of connotation?
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In general, what aspect does denotation emphasize?
In general, what aspect does denotation emphasize?
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What is the key to understanding which meaning of a word is being suggested in a given instance?
What is the key to understanding which meaning of a word is being suggested in a given instance?
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What does a word's connotation represent?
What does a word's connotation represent?
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How do 'thin' and 'skinny' differ in terms of connotation?
How do 'thin' and 'skinny' differ in terms of connotation?
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What is the purpose of using analogies in writing?
What is the purpose of using analogies in writing?
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In a synonym analogy, what is the relationship between the words 'humid' and 'muggy'?
In a synonym analogy, what is the relationship between the words 'humid' and 'muggy'?
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