SILVER : METAL ::
Answer(s): C
This is an “example of” analogy. SILVER is a type of METAL, and helium is a type of gas.
SHIP : ARMADA ::
Answer(s): B
This is a “part of” (individual-to-group) analogy. A SHIP is part of an ARMADA, and an atom is part of a molecule.
ROSTRUM : SPEECH ::
Answer(s): D
This is a “place for” analogy. One place where a SPEECH might be made is on a ROSTRUM (a platform for public speaking), in front of an audience. Similarly, one place where a contest (between two sports teams, for example) might occur is in an arena, before an audience.
FEEL : HANDLE ::
Answer(s): A
This is a “form of” analogy. To HANDLE is to examine by FEEL; similarly, to peruse is to examine or scrutinize— usually by reading. The word giggle describes a peculiar form of laughing but not a studied form, and so choice C. is not as strong an analogy as choice (A).
INNOVATION : PRECEDENT ::
Answer(s): E
This is a “contrary meaning” analogy. An INNOVATION is a new idea that lacks PRECEDENT (an earlier instance or example). Similarly, an illusion by definition lacks veracity (truthfulness). Choice D. is the second- best choice: to renovate is to renew or improve something older, such as an antique. However, something renovated can still be antique
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