An analogy is a type of figurative language that offers a comparison between two resembling or equivalent situations, people, or objects, as the basis to clarify the explanation or meaning more effectively. It compares an obscure thing to a familiar word in order to clarify or explain the meaning.
Metaphors and Similes are the most common forms of an analogy. <em>Analogy demonstrates a figurative language that connects an obscure(new idea) with the ordinary or common idea that makes it easier for the readers to affiliate the meaning to that word in a familiar context.</em> For example comparison of 'blind eyes' with 'meteor' in the phrase, 'Blind eyes could blaze like meteors'. Thus, <u>option D</u> supplies the correct answer.
The correct answer that would best complete the given statement above would be a myth. Myth is a traditional story about legendary heroes and supernatural beasts. Generally, myths do not have a basis on facts or natural explanation and is often based on one's culture.
