Starter quiz
- 'Prose writing that is informative or factual rather than fictional' is the definition of ______ writing.
- 'non-fiction' ✓
- 'To share or exchange information, news, or ideas' is the definition of which word beginning with 'c'?
- 'communicate' ✓
- 'Successful in producing a desired or intended result' is the definition of which word beginning with 'e'?
- effective ✓
- emulate
- enhance
- extrapolate
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- 'A group of words or expressions that are related in meaning' is the definition of which technique beginning with 's'?
- 'semantic field' ✓
- Which of the following words create a semantic field with one another?
- ghostly ✓
- phantom ✓
- ocean
- spectre ✓
- piano
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- Which of the following words are synonyms for 'trapped'?
- liberated
- confined ✓
- ensnared ✓
- emancipated
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Exit quiz
- 'A comparison between two things to develop a point, that is developed across a piece of writing' is the definition of an ______ analogy.
- 'extended' ✓
- 'To match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation' is the definition of which word beginning with 'e'?
- 'emulate' ✓
- Creating an extended analogy of comparing technology users to prisoners creates a ______ impression of technology.
- negative ✓
- positive
- neutral
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- Which of the following is a synonym of the word 'prisoner'?
- guardian
- inmate ✓
- warden
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- Which of the following words creates the sensation of being trapped?
- fabric
- ensnared ✓
- digital
- sprawling
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- 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
- think about what idea you want to communicate ✓
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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.
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
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