Discuss the differences between a simile and a metaphor. How and when should each be used?

What will be an ideal response?


A simile isa comparison of two things using the words as or like, while a metaphor is an implied comparison of two things without the use of as or like. Explanations will vary.

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Discuss why culture differs from nationality.

What will be an ideal response?

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Tim had been watching Pat all semester in class, although they had never really talked

At first he thought that Pat was about as interesting as a piece of toast, but as the semester progressed he could tell from Pat's comments that Pat had a very dry, biting sense of humor. He began to think that Pat might be an interesting person to be friends with. What information reduction strategy is Tim using? a. Passive b. Active c. Interactive d. Strategic

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As a new professor, Ingrid, was preparing her first lecture for her sophomore American history class. She wanted to begin with humor, as she believed it would set a good tone between her and her students

All of the following would be good ideas EXCEPT _____. A. using a funny quote by President Taft B. showing a political cartoon from the New York Times C. starting with, "you're going to really think this is funny…" D. using an analogy between her first day in a college history class

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You have always thought of yourself as holding a healthy weight throughout your life, but then you learn that someone said that you were overweight

After you learned of the comment you decided that you were too fat and immediately went on a crash diet. Which of the following concepts describes this scenario? A. social comparison B. reflected appraisal C. stereotyping D. self-efficacy

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