Types of Analogies in Literature

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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?

<p>Abstraction Analogy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>Metaphorical Analogy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a literal analogy and a figurative analogy?

<p>A literal analogy compares two things that are similar in a literal sense, while a figurative analogy compares two things that are not similar in a literal sense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What cognitive process does analogical reasoning enable humans to make connections between seemingly disparate entities?

<p>identification of relationships between concepts or objects based on their similarities</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the encoding stage in the analogical reasoning process?

<p>encode the source and target domains into working memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the evaluation stage in the analogical reasoning process?

<p>evaluate the validity of the analogy and make necessary adjustments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>to make inferences about the target domain based on the relationships identified in the source domain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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