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are these analogical statements or no?? Passage A Schnauzers, mastiffs, boxers,

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Question

are these analogical statements or no??

Passage A Schnauzers, mastiffs, boxers, and Doberman pinschers are all very intelligent dogs, and they are all working breeds. I want an intelligent dog. Therefore, I think I will buy a komondor since they are also a working breed of dog. Passage A an analogical argument. Passage B Bob is playing much better than Bill right now. Therefore, the team should bench Bill and let Bob be the starting quarterback. Passage B an analogical argument. PassageC I really enjoy listening to all of the CDs that Jack has recommended. But I'm ready for something different, so I think I'll get this Ravi Shankar CD. I am intrigued by sitar music, and this CD is supposed to be a classic. Passage C an analogical argument

Explanation / Answer

Passage A is not an analogical argument. It shows the characteristics of different breed but no comparision is observed

Passage B is an analogical argument. This passage compares two players based on their performance.

Passage C is not an analogical argument. Here also no clear cut comparision is shown.