Which of the Following Arguments Is an Analogy

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arguments is an analogy?

• A)Only a few foreign films are released in mainstream American theaters, so Il re è morto is unlikely to be released in my local theater.
• B)Air pollution is threatening the quality of life in big cities.Therefore tighter regulation of air quality is becoming more important.
• C)Porcupines would be good pets, because hedgehogs, which are similar to porcupines, are good pets.
• D)Bikinis are a type of swimsuit, and swimsuits are surprisingly expensive for their size.Therefore bikinis are surprisingly expensive for their size.
• E)Considering that Jennifer likes James and James likes Jennifer, their interest is mutual.

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Definitions:

Modern

Pertaining to the period or conditions of the present or recent times, often associated with notions of progress or newness.

Postmodern

A broad movement in the late 20th century across philosophy, the arts, architecture, and criticism, marking a departure from modernism, characterized by skepticism toward grand theories and ideologies.

Structural Marxism

A theory within Marxism that emphasizes the role of societal structures in understanding the dynamics of class conflict and exploitation.

Structuralism

An approach in social science that emphasizes the underlying structural elements that shape society and human behaviors.