Metaphor is an indispensable tool for the writer. It carries out an essential function by connecting what you're talking about with other related issues that the reader already recognizes. This provides a comparative perspective, which gives a richer context for the issue at hand. Metaphor also introduces a playful characterization of the issue by making … Continue reading Academic Writing Issues #6: Mangling Metaphors
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