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Identifying Similarities and Differences

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You can even generate an analogies worksheet from many of our games! An analogy (dog is to puppy as cat is to kitten, or, as it commonly appears on standardized tests, especially in higher grades: dog : puppy :: cat : kitten) is a comparison between two things that are usually thought to be different from each other, but have some similarities. They help us understand things by making connections and seeing relationships between them based on knowledge we already possess. Check out the fun Analogies video lessons above to learn more about them! Analogies are a ubiquitous staple of standardized tests. Types of Analogies include: Students often confuse analogies with metaphors. Gliffy.