Analogy — Artisan and product: Mason : Wall :: Carpenter : ? Choose the product most typically associated with a carpenter, parallel to a mason building a wall.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Chair

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Artisan–product analogies pair a profession with a typical output. A mason constructs walls; a carpenter typically makes wooden furniture such as chairs, tables, and cabinets.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Mason → Wall.
  • Carpenter → ? (wooden item).


Concept / Approach:
Preserve profession→artifact mapping at similar specificity (common exemplar of output).



Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Extract relation: Profession → Product.2) For carpenter, a standard product is a “Chair”.3) Eliminate distractors unrelated to woodworking.


Verification / Alternative check:
Everyday knowledge: carpenters craft furniture; “chair” is a representative artifact.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • Glass: Material linked to glaziers, not carpenters.
  • Pen/Book: Stationery/printed matter, not carpenter’s output.
  • None of these: Invalid because “Chair” fits.


Common Pitfalls:
Over-generalizing to “wood” (material) rather than selecting a clear, typical product parallel to “wall”.



Final Answer:
Chair

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