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Year 10
AQA

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.

New
New
Year 10
AQA

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.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. An extended analogy is a comparison between one thing and another that is developed throughout the piece of work.
  2. A non-fiction piece of writing might use extended analogies to help communicate an idea to the audience.
  3. To craft an extended analogy, we might begin by thinking about what idea we want to communicate.
  4. Once we have our idea, we might think about what comparison we can use to communicate this idea.
  5. Once we have our comparison, we might develop it into an extended analogy through synonyms and semantic fields.

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.

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

It would be useful for pupils to share their thoughts on why the student answer in Task A is effective so that they can take those ideas forward into their own writing.
Teacher tip

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6 Questions

Q1.
'Prose writing that is informative or factual rather than fictional' is the definition of writing.
Correct Answer: non-fiction, nonfiction, non fiction
Q2.
'To share or exchange information, news, or ideas' is the definition of which word beginning with 'c'?
Correct Answer: communicate, communication
Q3.
'Successful in producing a desired or intended result' is the definition of which word beginning with 'e'?
Correct answer: effective
emulate
enhance
extrapolate
Q4.
'A group of words or expressions that are related in meaning' is the definition of which technique beginning with 's'?
Correct Answer: semantic field
Q5.
Which of the following words create a semantic field with one another?
Correct answer: ghostly
Correct answer: phantom
ocean
Correct answer: spectre
piano
Q6.
Which of the following words are synonyms for 'trapped'?
liberated
Correct answer: confined
Correct answer: ensnared
emancipated

6 Questions

Q1.
'A comparison between two things to develop a point, that is developed across a piece of writing' is the definition of an analogy.
Correct Answer: extended
Q2.
'To match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation' is the definition of which word beginning with 'e'?
Correct Answer: emulate
Q3.
Creating an extended analogy of comparing technology users to prisoners creates a impression of technology.
Correct answer: negative
positive
neutral
Q4.
Which of the following is a synonym of the word 'prisoner'?
guardian
Correct answer: inmate
warden
Q5.
Which of the following words creates the sensation of being trapped?
fabric
Correct answer: ensnared
digital
sprawling
Q6.
When creating an extended analogy, which of the following is arguably the best place to start?
think of your comparison
think of synonyms for your comparison
Correct answer: think about what idea you want to communicate