Question

Choose the correct analogy from the given options:
CALLIGRAPHY: HANDWRITING::
a)Photography: Film
b)Stenography: Speech
c)Pottery: Clay
d)Embroidery: Needlework
e)Loom: Weaving

Answer 1

Hint- Analogy is the process or action of comparing two things with the aim of providing an explanation or clarification. It also shows the relationship and similarity between the two mentioned pairs.

Complete step-by-step answer:

As given in the hint, analogies are used for the purpose of providing a description or an elucidation for the comparison of two things.
Let’s understand the concept with the help of an example-
Example- Toes: foot :: Petals: flowers. Here, we can understand that toes are a part of our foot, similarly, petals are a part of a flower. So, we can see the relationship and resemblance between two pairs on the basis of being a ‘part of the whole’.
Let’s understand the question- We know that both Calligraphy and Handwriting is done with the use of our hands.
Similarly, We need to look at the options and choose the most suitable pair that can be compared with ‘calligraphy and handwriting’ to show resemblance on the basis of the work done using our hands.
‘Embroidery and Needlework’ can be compared with ‘Calligraphy and Handwriting’ because both pairs involve the work of our hands. Hence, we can use these two pairs as an analogy to indicate the relationship and similarity between two things.
Now, let’s examine the given options:
1)Photography: Film- It doesn’t elucidate the use of our hands.
2)Stenography: Speech- It doesn’t mention the work of our hands.
3)Pottery: Clay- It doesn’t involve the action of our hands.
4)Embroidery: Needlework- It is done by our hands.
5)Loom: Weaving: It lacks the working of our hands.
Hence, the correct answer is Option- D.

Note- Analogy is done on the basis of a particular characteristic or an element to show the correct relationship between two pairs. So, try to understand and look for the particular element beforehand.