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What type of analogy compares two things that are similar in a literal sense, involving a direct comparison between two entities?
Literal Analogy
Which type of analogy compares two things that are not similar in a literal sense, but share a common characteristic or quality?
Figurative Analogy
What is the term for an analogy that compares two relationships between different things, involving a comparison of ratios or proportions?
Proportional Analogy
What type of analogy compares abstract concepts or ideas, involving a comparison of intangible entities?
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Which type of analogy compares two things that are not similar in a literal sense, but share a common essence or characteristic, creating a new understanding or perspective?
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What is the main difference between a literal analogy and a figurative analogy?
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What cognitive process does analogical reasoning enable humans to make connections between seemingly disparate entities?
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What is the primary goal of the encoding stage in the analogical reasoning process?
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What is the purpose of the evaluation stage in the analogical reasoning process?
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What is the key characteristic of analogical reasoning that involves abstracting away from surface-level differences to identify deeper, structural similarities?
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What is the term for the process of identifying the relationships between the source and target domains in analogical reasoning?
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What is the primary purpose of drawing inferences about the target domain in analogical reasoning?
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Study Notes
Types of Analogies
1. Literal Analogy
- Compares two things that are similar in a literal sense
- Involves a direct comparison between two entities
- Example: "He ran like a cheetah" (comparing a person's running ability to a cheetah's)
2. Figurative Analogy
- Compares two things that are not similar in a literal sense
- Involves a comparison between two entities that share a common characteristic or quality
- Example: "He was a shining light in a dark room" (comparing a person to a source of light)
3. Proportional Analogy
- Compares two relationships between different things
- Involves a comparison of ratios or proportions
- Example: "As a car is to a road, a boat is to a sea" (comparing the relationship between a car and a road to a boat and a sea)
4. Abstraction Analogy
- Compares abstract concepts or ideas
- Involves a comparison of intangible entities
- Example: "Love is a journey" (comparing the abstract concept of love to a physical journey)
5. Metaphorical Analogy
- Compares two things that are not similar in a literal sense, but share a common essence or characteristic
- Involves a comparison that creates a new understanding or perspective
- Example: "Life is a puzzle" (comparing life to a puzzle, highlighting the complexity and challenges)
6. Functional Analogy
- Compares the functions or purposes of two things
- Involves a comparison of how two entities operate or serve a purpose
- Example: "A heart is to a body as a pump is to a machine" (comparing the functions of a heart and a pump)
7. Structural Analogy
- Compares the structure or organization of two things
- Involves a comparison of how two entities are composed or arranged
- Example: "A cell is to a body as a brick is to a building" (comparing the structure of a cell and a brick)
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Test your understanding of different types of analogies, including literal, figurative, proportional, and more. Learn to identify and analyze various analogies used in literature and everyday language.
