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Analogies. ELP022 High Intermediate Writing. What is an analogy?. It is a comparison of two things. example: I feel like a fish out of water. She was as quiet as a mouse. In writing we use two types of analogies. similes metaphors. When do we use analogies?.
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Analogies ELP022 High Intermediate Writing
What is an analogy? • It is a comparison of two things. • example: • I feel like a fish out of water. • She was as quiet as a mouse. • In writing we use two types of analogies. • similes • metaphors
When do we use analogies? Verbal analogies are a part of tests like the GRE. • Example: • Clock is to time as thermometer is to: (a) temperature (b) degrees (c) weather (d) centigrade
We use analogies in writing • Similes and Metaphors are used to: • give your writing expressive power. • add cleverness to your writing if they are used wisely. • make your ideas clearer. • create powerful and lasting images. • If used correctly, figurative language can make your writing stronger.
Similes and Metaphors are types of Analogies Simile Metaphor • A direct comparison using like or as. • Example: • Her ideas were fresh like a flower. • An indirect comparison without like or as. • Example: • I appreciate her fresh ideas.
Similes and Metaphors= Figurative Comparisons • Dictionary definition: fig·u·ra·tive /ˈfɪgjərətɪv/ adjective of words, language, etc.: used with a meaning that is different from the basic meaning and that expresses an idea in an interesting way by using language that usually describes something else
Similes = Figurative comparisons • Similes are usuallyused to give the reader a reference for the image created. • Example • Sally’s hands were cold. • Sally’s hands were as cold as ice. • Which is more interesting?
Metaphors =Figurative Comparisons • An expression is used to refer to something that is not logical or realistic to suggest similarity. • Example: • She has a lot of paperwork. • She is drowning in paperwork. • Doing a lot of paperwork is being compared to drowning in an ocean.
How to use analogies in your writing • You want your metaphors to be short and sweet. • Remember! They can add cleverness to your writing if they are used wisely. • Be careful not to overuse analogies in your writing. • Too many metaphors and similes can cause writing to become flowery (wordy) and light. • Similes and metaphors without meaning are empty and weak. • Choose your words wisely, especially when flavoring your essay with metaphors.