Question

5c: analogies
directions: circle the analogy that best matches the bold words.

1. edict: optional

a) king : law
b) injury : pleasant
c) orders : demands
d) exciting : sleep

1. transcript: written

a) speech : spoken
b) performed : play
c) record : document
d) write : type

1. contradict: lies

a) opinions : agree
b) love : hate
c) argue : disagree
d) prove : facts

1. engraving: inscription

a) etched : drawn
b) cat : feline
c) erasable : permanent
d) dog : lizard

1. graphic: detailed

a) scary : colorful
b) specific : general
c) vague : unclear
d) fact : opinion

1. calligraphy: writing

a) type : handwriting
b) print : sketch
c) fancy : pretty
d) elephant : mammal

1. doctor: prescription

a) report : friend
b) medicine : illness
c) facts : opinions
d) journalist : news article

1. autobiography: nonfiction

a) novel : poetry
b) fantasy : fiction
c) short story : nonfiction
d) biography : self - written

1. dictate: spelling test

a) write : picture
b) listen : speak
c) car : drive
d) walk : dog

1. telegram: communication

a) car : transportation
b) pencil : sing
c) entertain : movie
d) wire : cable

Explanation:

1. An edict is not optional; an injury is not pleasant. The relationship is of something that is the opposite of its characteristic.
2. A transcript is something that is written; a speech is something that is spoken. It's a relationship of the medium or nature of the thing.
3. To contradict is related to lies as to prove is related to facts. One acts upon the other.
4. Engraving results in an inscription; being etched results in something drawn. It's a cause - effect or product - producer relationship.
5. Graphic means detailed; vague means unclear. They are synonym - like relationships.
6. Calligraphy is a form of writing; type is a form of handwriting. It's a relationship of a specific form to a general category.
7. A doctor gives a prescription; a journalist gives a news article. It's a relationship of a professional to the product they create.
8. An autobiography is a type of non - fiction; a fantasy is a type of fiction. It's a relationship of a specific genre to a broader genre.
9. Dictating is related to a spelling test as writing is related to a picture in terms of an activity and the result or associated item.
10. A telegram is a form of communication; a car is a form of transportation. It's a relationship of a specific item to a general category.

Answer:

1. b
2. a
3. d
4. a
5. c
6. a
7. d
8. b
9. a
10. a