Which definition describes an analogy?

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

Answer: (B)

An analogy is a way of explaining a relationship by showing how two pairs are connected in the same way. It’s not just saying two things are similar; it’s mapping how one thing relates to another and then showing that same relationship with a second pair. For example, keyboard is to computer as pen is to writer shows the typical tool-to-user relationship that helps you understand how each item functions in its context.

This differs from a simile, which makes a direct comparison using like or as, and a metaphor, which states that something is something else. Hyperbole is just an exaggeration for effect, not a way to map relationships. So the definition that fits an analogy is the one that focuses on illustrating a relationship between two pairs.