Differentiate between literal and figurative analogies, give an example of each, and explain the

recommendations for using them.

What will be an ideal response?

A figurative analogy is a comparison between two seemingly dissimilar things. For
example you could say, ?My mother?s love washed over me like a wave.? A literal
analogy is the comparison of two similar things. For example you could compare an
apple to a pear. When using analogies it is important to remember to compare two very
similar things when using a literal analogy. Also, make the similarity between the two
objects very clear when using a figurative analogy.

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disagreements occurred when they ?rst started to meet, as the weeks went by, they began to work together with enthusiasm and a sense of purpose. The members of this group demonstrated A) cohesiveness. B) closure. C) consensus. D) commitment.

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Describe three ways a public speaker can make his/her language more vivid.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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