Question

2.d: analogies
directions: circle the analogy that best matches the bold words.

1. antisocial : shy

a) smart : brilliant
b) cruel : mean
c) hides : recluse
d) dedicated : curious

1. contrast : similarity

a) health : illness
b) food : taste
c) family : loves
d) chaos : peace

1. antagonist : story

a) poem : stanza
b) streets : roads
c) chapter : book
d) car : street

1. barricade : obstruct

a) towel : dry
b) cool : ice
c) support : brace
d) staple : divide

1. contradiction : conflict

a) friendship : trust
b) belief : doubt
c) dream : fear
d) enemy : love

1. obstinate : flexibility

a) kind : love
b) careless : dedication
c) fun : excitement
d) love : hateful

Explanation:

1. For "antisocial : shy", both are related personality traits with a close, slightly graduated similarity; "cruel : mean" shares this trait-similar relationship.
2. For "contrast : similarity", the pair are opposites; "chaos : peace" are direct opposites.
3. For "antagonist : story", an antagonist is a component of a story; a chapter is a component of a book.
4. For "barricade : obstruct", a barricade is an object used to obstruct; a towel is an object used to dry.
5. For "contradiction : conflict", a contradiction is a type of conflict rooted in opposing ideas; friendship is built on trust, a core foundational relationship matching the link.
6. For "obstinate : flexibility", obstinate means lacking flexibility; careless means lacking dedication.

Answer:

1. b) cruel : mean
2. d) chaos : peace
3. c) chapter : book
4. a) towel : dry
5. a) friendship : trust
6. b) careless : dedication