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Bouquet:flower::

(a) humidor:tobacco
(b) mosaic:tile
(c) tapestry: color
(d) pile:block

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Final answer:

The analogy that best matches 'bouquet:flower' is 'mosaic:tile' because a mosaic is a carefully arranged collection of tiles, just as a bouquet is an arrangement of flowers. Option (b) mosaic:tile is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question 'Bouquet:flower::(a) humidor:tobacco (b) mosaic:tile (c) tapestry: color (d) pile:block' is asking which pair is analogously related in the same way as a bouquet is related to a flower. A bouquet is a collection of flowers, so we're looking for an option where the first term is a collection or arrangement of the second term. A mosaic is an arrangement of pieces of tile, stone, or glass that create a complete image or design, quite similar to how a bouquet is an arrangement of flowers. Therefore, the option (b) mosaic:tile is most analogous to bouquet:flower.

Examples of mosaics can be found across various cultures and historical periods, such as the Abbasid caliphate tile fragments, known for their intricate designs and millefiori glass craftsmanship. Mosaics also offer durability and have

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