Discuss some actions speakers can take when reasoning through an analogy.

What will be an ideal response?


- Avoid analogies that are trite or far-fetched.
- Analyze what you are comparing.
- Use analogies sparingly.
- Use analogies sensitively.
- Avoid analogies that are too complex or nuanced.

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