Stylistic Choices

To create a direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

To make an indirect comparison, suggesting one thing is another.

To provide a reference to a well-known person or event.

To offer an extended comparison explaining complex ideas.

It simplifies complex ideas by relating them to simpler ones, making the argument more accessible.

It directly compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as,' adding vivid imagery.

It references well-known people or events to add credibility to the argument.

It presents a brief, indirect comparison to highlight a specific trait.

He is a lion in battle.

Her smile was like sunshine.

Life is a highway.

He was a real Romeo with the ladies.

Comparing it to a technology they already trust and understand.

Comparing it to a highly advanced, but obscure, scientific concept.

Using a complex analogy that requires extensive explanation.

Avoiding comparisons altogether to prevent confusion.

Comparing it to the economic principles of supply-side economics.

Comparing it to choosing between streaming services like Netflix and Hulu.

Comparing it to the philosophical implications of existentialism.

Comparing it to ancient Roman trade routes.

The audience is familiar with the rules and strategies of chess.

The author clearly explains the analogy and connects it to the political situation.

The audience is unfamiliar with chess, making the comparison confusing.

The author uses the analogy sparingly, only referencing it a few times.