What a coincidence. Sorry kid, you’re on your own.
I would have done much better in college if anyone had ever explained to me what “compare and contrast” means. Many decades later I figured it out. They only had to say “similarities and differences”.
Likeness.
I’m kind of worried I did English for my degree and I didn’t immediately know the answer to this
This is an example of how to set up an analogy poorly.
… as similarities are to analogies.
Alike? Says the electrical engineer.
All I know is that it got downright unpleasant to read the comments.
MeanBob Premium Member 3 months ago
What a coincidence. Sorry kid, you’re on your own.
pschearer Premium Member 3 months ago
I would have done much better in college if anyone had ever explained to me what “compare and contrast” means. Many decades later I figured it out. They only had to say “similarities and differences”.
Walrus Gumbo Premium Member 3 months ago
Likeness.
edmund_graham 3 months ago
I’m kind of worried I did English for my degree and I didn’t immediately know the answer to this
Doug K 3 months ago
This is an example of how to set up an analogy poorly.
ThreeDogDad Premium Member 3 months ago
… as similarities are to analogies.
crazeekatlady 3 months ago
Alike? Says the electrical engineer.
Willie Pete Premium Member 3 months ago
All I know is that it got downright unpleasant to read the comments.