Considering and emulating the use of extended analogies in non-fiction writing
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify, analyse and emulate the use of extended analogies for effect in non-fiction writing.
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.
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
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.
Teacher tip
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.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.'Prose writing that is informative or factual rather than fictional' is the definition of writing.
Q2.'To share or exchange information, news, or ideas' is the definition of which word beginning with 'c'?
Q3.'Successful in producing a desired or intended result' is the definition of which word beginning with 'e'?
Q4.'A group of words or expressions that are related in meaning' is the definition of which technique beginning with 's'?
Q5.Which of the following words create a semantic field with one another?
Q6.Which of the following words are synonyms for 'trapped'?
Assessment exit quiz
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.
Q2.'To match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation' is the definition of which word beginning with 'e'?
Q3.Creating an extended analogy of comparing technology users to prisoners creates a impression of technology.
Q4.Which of the following is a synonym of the word 'prisoner'?
Q5.Which of the following words creates the sensation of being trapped?
Q6.When creating an extended analogy, which of the following is arguably the best place to start?
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