Window is to pane as book is to a. novel b. glass c. cover d. pages e. index
The Correct Answer and Explanation is :
The correct answer is d. pages.
The analogy “Window is to pane” works by showing a relationship of part to whole. A window consists of one or more panes of glass, where the “pane” is a part of the window. Similarly, a book consists of pages, where “pages” are individual components that together form the entire book.
Here’s a breakdown of the choices:
- a. novel: A novel is a type of book, not a part of a book. This option doesn’t follow the part-to-whole analogy.
- b. glass: Glass is the material that a window is made of, not a part of it. A window is specifically made up of panes, and this is a more specific part-to-whole relationship than glass.
- c. cover: The cover of a book is the outer part, protecting the pages. While it is part of the book, it’s not as essential as pages in the same way a pane is essential to a window. The cover protects the book, but the pages are where the content resides, making it the closest parallel.
- d. pages: This is the correct answer. A book is made up of pages, just as a window is made up of panes. Pages are essential to the structure of the book and contain its content.
- e. index: The index is a specific part of some books, but it’s not as fundamental to the entire structure of a book as pages are. It serves more as a reference tool than a primary part.
Thus, the analogy follows that a window is made up of panes, and a book is made up of pages.