A comparison that shows how two things are similar is known as an what?

• A. Analogy
• B. Allegory
• C. Simile
• D. Metaphor

Answer: (A)

Analogy is a way of showing how two things are alike by comparing their relationships. It explains or clarifies a idea by mapping a familiar relationship onto a new situation, helping you see why something works the way it does. For example, you might explain electrical circuits by likening them to water flowing through pipes, which helps you understand how current moves and how resistance affects it. A simile is also a comparison, but it uses like or as to make a quick image in the reader’s mind. A metaphor asserts that one thing is another, not just similar, and allegory is a broader narrative technique where characters and events symbolize deeper meanings throughout the story.