Definition+and+Pronunciation

a·nal·o·gy [ uh - nal - uh -jee ]
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/analogy

**__Definition__****:** A comparison of two things made to explain something unfamiliar through its similarities to something familiar, or to prove one point based on the acceptedness of another. **Similes and metaphors** are also types of analogies. "One good __**analogy**__ is worth three hours discussion." (Dudley Field Malone)