Which of the following is accurate regarding the use of analogies in speeches?
A) They use the opinions of others to clarify or validate the assertions presented.
B) They compare items from the same classification or different classifications.
C) They act as evidence in supporting or opposing a position.
D) They explain the meaning of a term or concept.

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Analogies compare items from the same classification or different classifications, in order to make a complex idea or concept more easily understood. They do not necessarily use the opinions of others, act as evidence, or explain the meaning of a term or concept.

Which of the Following Is Accurate Regarding the Use of Analogies