Analogies

One example of figurative language is analogy. Analogies compare the RELATIONSHIP of two words to the RELATIONSHIP of two other words. Here is an example:

You are as annoying as nails on a chalkboard. 

The fact you are annoying is compared to nails scratching a chalkboard. In other words, you are the screeching sound that bothers people. Here's another one: 

What moon is to the night, the sun is to the day. 

What is the moon to night? The moon is light at night. And that is what the sun is to daytime too. Here's one last example: 

What a cobra is to a mongoose, a cat is to a dog. 

What is a cobra to a mongoose (remember Riki Tiki Tavi?)? A cobra is something that a mongoose chases. What is a cat to a dog? Do you see the relationship? 

Check out the two videos, Analogy Lesson and Analogy Types on the Video tab on the top of this page. Please take Cornell Notes in your Comp Book. What would be your first question? What is an analogy...  

After you have finished your notes, go to this link.  You can test your knowledge by playing the Analogies Games for each grade level.  How high can you go?