Considering and emulating the use of extended analogies in non-fiction writing
I can identify, analyse and emulate the use of extended analogies for effect in non-fiction writing.
Considering and emulating the use of extended analogies in non-fiction writing
I can identify, analyse and emulate the use of extended analogies for effect in non-fiction writing.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- An extended analogy is a comparison between one thing and another that is developed throughout the piece of work.
- A non-fiction piece of writing might use extended analogies to help communicate an idea to the audience.
- To craft an extended analogy, we might begin by thinking about what idea we want to communicate.
- Once we have our idea, we might think about what comparison we can use to communicate this idea.
- Once we have our comparison, we might develop it into an extended analogy through synonyms and semantic fields.
Keywords
Effective - successful in producing a desired or intended result
Extended analogy - a comparison between two things to develop a point, that is extended across a piece of writing
Communicate - share or exchange information, news, or ideas
Semantic field - a group of words or expressions that are related in meaning
Emulate - match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation
Common misconception
Language devices - like extended analogies - are more appropriate for analysis in stories and narrative fiction.
Using language devices such as extended analogies can be a very effective way of communicating ideas in non-fiction writing.
Licence
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