CompTIA CTT+ (TK0-201) — Question 65

An analogy in a classroom setting is the:

Answer options

• A. Use of information in terms of existing experiences.
• B. Only instance where humor is accepted.
• C. Insertion of examples the learners are unfamiliar with.
• D. Way to concentrate all learners on the objective.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, highlights that an analogy connects new information to what students already know, facilitating understanding. Options B and C misrepresent the role of analogies, as humor is not central to their function, and unfamiliar examples can confuse rather than clarify. Option D, while relevant to teaching strategies, does not specifically define what an analogy is.