An analogy is a. the last word in a formal four-word comparison of dissimilar concepts. b. the pair of objects least closely related in a group of related ideas and/or supporting concepts. c. a comparison between two dissimilar objects, ideas, or processes that have something in common. d. a literary device wherein every object or plot occurrence in a story is intended to represent a similar object or event.

According to the study, a is when you string one quote after another in an essay without connecting them

13 points : ) which two aspects of scrooge's character does this excerpt from a christmas carol by charles dickens reveal? "i wish to be left alone," said scrooge. "since you ask me what i wish, gentlemen, that is my answer. i don’t make merry myself at christmas and i can't afford to make idle people merry. i to support the establishments i have mentioned—they cost enough; and those who are badly off must go there." "many can’t go there; and many would rather die." "if they would rather die," said scrooge, "they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population. besides—excuse me—i don't know that." "but you might know it," observed the gentleman. his stingy attitude and conduct his distrust of government institutions his indifference to others' suffering his support for the community

The_of a story can be applied to other works of literature or to life.