Synetics

Which is like a contest? A cloud or a sunset?
A cloud because it has to compete to stay in the sky. It could evaporate. When clouds get heavy with rain they release it and disappear so they are competing to stay in the sky.
Which is more fearful? New or old?
New because it is unknown. New holds unpredictability which is scary. The old is familiar and expected.
Which is more difficult? A dream or a nightmare?
A dream because it shows your wants and desires. It's hard to see what you want and to know it's not real. Dreams make you want what you can't have even more.
Which has more pride? An entrance or an exit?
An exit has more pride. It's harder to leave than it is to come. It takes more pride to leave than to stay, unless it's going to school then it's way easier to leave.
Which is more suspenseful? Rain or snow?
Rain because it can turn into so much more. Rain can turn into a huge storm such as a tornado. It can flood everything. Rain can also help living things grow and thrive.
Which is more useful? A friend or an enemy?
A friend because they can have your back and should always be there for you. They will tell you the truth and help you out, while an enemy will back stab you and lie.
Which is more trustworthy? History or literature?
History because it's supposed to be fact. It has events that actually happened. Literature can be complete fiction and made up. It doesn't actually have to happen.
Which is sadder? Seek or find?
Seek because you're always searching. You actually care enough to search for what you want even if it chooses to run or hide from you. Find isn't sad because you found what you wanted. It didn't allude you, it chose to be found and wanted to be found.
Which is like a valentine? The truth or a lie?
A lie because valentines aren't always sincere. Some are illusions, smoke and mirrors. People only believe what they want to believe.
Which is like a legend? A mirror or a glass?
A glass because it can show you things you can't see with the naked eye. Magnified glasses show things you wouldn't know where there other wise. This would stick in your mind and become a legend.