What does the word analogy mean as it might be used in an informational text? A .a substitution between two equivalent concepts or things
B .a comparison that an author uses to show how two things are similar
C .a reference to a well-known literary or historical figure or text
. D a comparison that uses sensory language that is not explained by the author

B. a comparison that an author uses to show how two things are similar.

Explanation:

The word "analogy" as it might be used in an informational text is a comparison that an author uses to show how two things are similar. This is done in order to either clarify something or to explain better.

For example, the famous saying that "life is a box of chocolate" is an analogy. Here, box of chocolate is used to clarify what life is about.

the federal government of the united states was established by the constitution. us is a presidential republic. the president is head of state, head of government and of a two party legislative and electoral system. the supreme court balances the powers of the federal and the state government. yhe executive branch is headed by the oresident. there are two chambers of congress, the senate and the house of representatives. judicial power is exercised by the judicial branch (or judiciary), comprised of the supreme court and lower federal courts. the judiciary's function is to interpret the   constitution as well as the federal laws and regulations.