Analogy (AQA GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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What is an analogy?
What is an analogy?
A sophisticated form of comparison
Why do writers use analogies?
Why do writers use analogies?
To make arguments more persuasive & easier to understand
What do analogies connect?
What do analogies connect?
Unfamiliar/complex ideas to something readers already know
How do analogies work as comparisons?
How do analogies work as comparisons?
Compare one concept to another with similar characteristics
How do analogies affect abstract concepts?
How do analogies affect abstract concepts?
Make them concrete and tangible
What do analogies do to complex information?
What do analogies do to complex information?
Simplify it
Where are analogies particularly common?
Where are analogies particularly common?
In non-fiction texts with persuasive purpose
How do analogies make ideas accessible?
How do analogies make ideas accessible?
Translate complex concepts into everyday terms
How do analogies create emotional impact?
How do analogies create emotional impact?
Connect abstract problems to familiar, relatable situations
Why do analogies enhance memorability?
Why do analogies enhance memorability?
Vivid comparisons stick better than dry facts alone
How do analogies affect understanding?
How do analogies affect understanding?
Readers grasp complex concepts more quickly
What is more memorable: vivid analogies or statistics?
What is more memorable: vivid analogies or statistics?
Vivid analogies are much more memorable
What do most effective analogies connect to?
What do most effective analogies connect to?
Familiar, everyday experiences readers can relate to