Analogies — Opposite times of day Prompt: Sunrise : Sunset ⇒ ? Choose the pair that best represents corresponding counterparts within the daily cycle.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Dawn : Twilight

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
“Sunrise : Sunset” are matched counterparts: one marks the beginning of daylight, the other its end. The best analogy should pair two terms that are likewise corresponding edges of light within a day, not just generic opposites or unrelated adjectives.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Sunrise and sunset are boundary phenomena of daylight.
  • The correct option should mirror this “start vs end of light” symmetry.


Concept / Approach:
Within the diurnal cycle, dawn (first light) corresponds to sunrise, and twilight (last light) corresponds to sunset. This preserves both category and function: they are transitional illumination periods flanking daytime.


Step-by-Step Solution:

Map sunrise ↔ dawn (start of daylight) and sunset ↔ twilight (end of daylight).“Dawn : Twilight” captures this parallel structure of light transitions.“Noon : Midnight” are temporal opposites but not the start/end-of-light transitions and lack the boundary-light nuance.“Morning : Night” are broader day segments, not precise transitional counterparts.“Energetic : Lazy” is adjective antonymy and not related to time phenomena.


Verification / Alternative check:
Visualize a daylight curve: dawn → sunrise → day → sunset → twilight → night. The chosen pair aligns with the transitional edges around the daylight period, mirroring the prompt’s semantics.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • Noon : Midnight — not edge transitions; represent midpoints and opposite times.
  • Morning : Night — coarse segments, not transitional pairs.
  • Energetic : Lazy — unrelated adjectives.


Common Pitfalls:
Picking simple opposites instead of structurally corresponding phases within the same category (light transitions).


Final Answer:
Dawn : Twilight

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