Analogy — “Whisper : Speak”. Choose the pair that mirrors a specific action as a softer/limited form of a broader action (subtype → general action).

Introduction / Context:The stem pairs “Whisper” with “Speak.” Whispering is not the opposite of speaking; it is a specific, softer way of speaking. So the underlying relation is “subtype (restricted/softer form) → general action.”

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Whisper is a kind of speaking with low volume.
• We need another pair where the first term is a particular way of performing the broader second action.
• Exactly one option should satisfy the subtype → supertype relation clearly.

Concept / Approach:Identify candidates that map a more specific act to its broader category. “Brush : Touch” captures a light/brief form of the broader act “to touch.”

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:The intensity/degree interpretation remains consistent: whisper (low-intensity speaking) and brush (light touching).

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

Common Pitfalls:Confusing synonymy or antonymy with the required subtype relation.

Final Answer:Brush : Touch