Which sentence is best categorized as an analogy? He looked at his car as a father might look at a newborn child. The surgeon operated as calmly as a man on a leisurely walk. The heirloom that she displayed was as precious to her as her heart. The room that they found themselves in was as cold as an ice cube.

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Lucille Powell

17 April, 08:51

Which sentence is best categorized as an analogy? He looked at his car as a father might look at a newborn child. The surgeon operated as calmly as a man on a leisurely walk. The heirloom that she displayed was as precious to her as her heart. The room that they found themselves in was as cold as an ice cube.

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Nicolas Harris · Answer 1

"He looked at his car as a father might look at a newborn child" is an analogy. The differences between analogies, metaphors, and similes is confusing, but always look for the more narrative of the three when looking for an analogy.