LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

English 7 - Quarter 2 – Week 6

Name: _______________________________ Grade & Section: _____________________

School: ______________________________ District: ______________________________

Using Analogy to Describe or Make a Point

COMPETENCY: Use analogy to describe or make a point

OBJECTIVES
 Determine support statements of analogies
 Construct analogies to describe or make a point
 Appreciate the importance of using analogy

Reference/
Schedule Activities
Resource

Day 1/Time KEY CONCEPTS/DISCUSSION

An analogy is a figure of speech that creates

a comparison by showing how two seemingly
different entities are alike, along with illustrating a
larger point due to their commonalities. As a literary
device, the purpose of analogy is not just to make a
comparison, but to provide an explanation as well
with additional information or context. This makes
analogy a bit more complex than similar literary
devices such as metaphor and simile. Analogy is an
effective device in terms of providing a new or deeper
meaning about concepts through artistic use of
language.

Here are some tips to help us distinguish

between these three figures of speech:

1. A simile is a comparison of unlike objects

that has something in common using the
expressions: as, like and resembles. For example,
“He is as tall as the coconut tree” The two unlike
objects/persons have something in common when it
comes to their height.

Writer: REYNELDA S. KEEFE

School: TIDMAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
District: HINATUAN SOUTH
 2. A metaphor is an implied/direct
comparison of two unlike objects having a common
attribute. For example, “Life is a wheel.” Life may
experience ups and downs which is similar to a
wheel which is moving forward and backward in its
circular motion.

3. An analogy compares two things that are

technically unrelated with common similarity that
needs strong support or explanation for better
understanding. For example, “Raising children is
like gardening—nurture them and be patient.”
This example compares the pattern that is similar in
both raising children and gardening. Both need
special love, care and attention.

ACTIVITY 1- Support Me!

Directions: Identify the best support/explanation

of each given analogy below. Encircle the letter of
your best answer.

1. Life is a game. Sometimes, you lose or win

a. Life has its consequences.
b. Life has its successes and failures.
c. Life has many chances to win.
d. Life has its commitment.

2. Just as sword is the weapon of a warrior, a pen

is a weapon of the writer.
a. A sword and a pen are weapons of a warrior
and a writer.
b. A sword and a pencil are the combating tools
to attack and protect the people
c. Both the sword and the pen are useful tools.
d. They can be used in good or bad ways.

3. Music is well said the speech of the angels.

a. The singers are the angels.
b. Music is well-sung like the angels.
c. Music and angels are related.
d. Divine music brings us closer to God like the
angels who are also closer to Him.

Writer: REYNELDA S. KEEFE

School: TIDMAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
District: HINATUAN SOUTH
 4. The block of granite is an obstacle of the weak
but a stepping- stone of the strong.
a. It is an implied comparison between a granite
and a weak/strong person. It is a hindrance
for the weak and a challenge for the strong
ones.
b. A block of granite is worthy to the weak to the
strong.
c. A granite is a precious gem to be treasured.
d. A granite symbolizes for a struggle between
the weak and the strong.

5. Memory is to love what the saucer is to cup.

a. Memory holds on to love, as a saucer holds
the cup.
b. The comparison has a similar purpose.
c. Memory prevails like a cup and saucer.
d. There’s an implied relationship between a
pair of memory: love and cup: saucer.

Day 2/Time ACTIVITY 2 Have a Better Grasp!

Directions: Construct analogies by completing the blanks

to agree with the supports/explanations. Pick out the
answers from the pool.

…. is gold.

…. like a propeller

…. are like bees

…. is like finding a needle in a haystack

…. are like weather

1. Finding a good person _____________________

____________. To find a small needle in a pile of hay
takes a long time, so the task at hand is likely to be
hard and tedious.
2. Our moods and feelings ___________________
Moods and feelings are beyond control comparable
to a change of weather condition.

Writer: REYNELDA S. KEEFE

School: TIDMAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
District: HINATUAN SOUTH
 3. Time_______________. Time and gold are both
precious.

4. Students ____________. They are both busy for

a purposeful undertaking.

5. His feet churn ___________________________.

His feet move so fast when he swims which is
similar to the motion of a propeller.

Day 3/Time ACTIVITY 3

Directions: Read the analogies below and state their

importance to the readers. Convey your ideas in a
paragraph form.

1. He is as funny as a clown.

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2. Mother’s voice is a music to his ears.

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Writer: REYNELDA S. KEEFE

School: TIDMAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
District: HINATUAN SOUTH
Day 4/Time SELF-CHECK:

(Self-checking of all activities guided by parents or

learning facilitators)

Writer: REYNELDA S. KEEFE

School: TIDMAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
District: HINATUAN SOUTH
Day 5/Time PERFORMANCE TASK

Write a two-stanza poem (4 lines each stanza)

about your friend. Use simile or metaphor in your
poem. Be guided with the rubric below.

Ex. My friend is like sun

Who brings light and fun to everyone

_______________________________

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Poem Rubric

Writer: REYNELDA S. KEEFE

School: TIDMAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
District: HINATUAN SOUTH
 ANSWER KEY

c 5.
a 4. Answers may vary
d 3. 5. His feet churn like a propeller.
b 2. 4. Students are like bees. ACTIVITY 3
b 1. 3. Time is gold.
weather.
ACTIVITY 1 2. Our moods and feelings are like
needle in a haystack.
1. Finding a good man is like finding a
Have a Better Grasp!
ACTIVITY 2

REFERENCES
Websites:(Internet Links)
“Definition of Analogy and Differences Between Analogy, Simile and Metaphor”
https://literarydevices.net/analogy/

“Analogy Examples with Explanations” https://examples.yourdictionary.com/analogy-

ex.html

“ Examples of Analogy” https://www.examples.com/education/analogy-examples.html

https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/
“Poem: A Strong Family’s Will” https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/a-strong-
familys-will

Writer: REYNELDA S. KEEFE

School: TIDMAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
District: HINATUAN SOUTH