As he reached his conclusion, Martin said "Feedback is to communication what the thermostat is to the furnace." What type of supporting material is Martin using here?
A) an operational definition
B) a definition by example
C) a literal analogy
D) a figurative analogy

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Martin is using a figurative analogy by comparing two seemingly unrelated things (feedback in communication and a thermostat in a furnace) to highlight how feedback regulates communication, similar to how a thermostat regulates a furnace's temperature.

As He Reached His Conclusion, Martin Said "Feedback Is to Communication