Analogies
In an analogy things may be similar, but they are never _________?
Identical
What is an analogy?
An analogy is a figure of speech that compares 2 things. It does this by showing how two seemingly different things are alike
True or false: Analogies can be similes, but not all similes are analogies.
Yes, because not all similes are use to make explanatory points.
Why may analogies be more effective than clichés?
Analogies and clichés can both be used effectively, but clichés can be boring and unoriginal since they are so overused.
True or false: Is the following an analogy? Trying to persuade him to buy a car is like rearranging deck chairs on the titanic.
True. The difficulty of persuading this person is being compared to rearranging decks on the Titanic which is useless since the Titanic will sink.
What is the key component of an analogy?
Two points that have a comparable relationship
True or false: Is this an analogy? Life is like a box of chocolates.
False, this is more of a simile although life is compared to a box of chocolates there is no explanatory point being made.
What is the purpose of analogies?
In order to persuade or explain concepts to the audience.
Which analogy makes more sense? Coming out of your comfort zone is like a caterpillar coming out of its cocoon since you move past the things you’re used to. Roller skating is like moving out of your comfort zone since you move past the things you’re used to.
coming out of your comfort zone is like a caterpillar coming out of its cocoon since you move past the things you’re used to.