What is reasoning by analogy? What are the two types of analogies? Give examples of each and show

how those examples reflect the type of inference made when using analogies.

What will be an ideal response?


Analogies are comparisons of the known and the unknown. Literal analogies make direct
comparisons, while figurative analogies compare relationships.

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