June 2007, Passage 3, Question 18
Summary
The essence of tackling analogy questions on the GRE involves understanding the abstract relationship between two elements in the passage and applying this understanding to find a pair with a similar relationship among the answer choices.
- Analogy questions are a subtype of inference questions that require abstract thinking about the characteristics of elements in the passage.
- The process involves identifying the relationship between two elements as described by the author and then finding an answer choice that mirrors this relationship.
- A specific example given involves comparing the relationship between strengthening copyright laws and relying on passwords to other potential relationships among answer choices.
- The correct answer choice will have a similar abstract relationship, where the first element is more restrictive or harsh and the second is less so and already existing.
- Incorrect answer choices often present relationships that are either reversed, equally restrictive, or not analogous in terms of newness and harshness.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding Analogy Questions
00:22
Identifying the Abstract Relationship
01:28
Evaluating and Eliminating Answer Choices
02:12
Selecting the Correct Answer
