Random Analogies
That Freaky Attraction.....
a: Hydrogen bond ~
b: two magnets attracting each other
a: cancer ~
b: war
What:
The link is a class that discusses the whole idea of associating cancer and war. It's quite lengthy. If you like this kinda stuff, take a look.
From the discussion:
"In our culture, the military metaphor has dominated the way in which we think, and talk, about cancer. This paper discusses the use of metaphor, particularly the influence that the military metaphor has had on cancer medicine."
Useful?
Writer: Richard T. Penson, M.R.C.P., M.D.
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Date: Aug 21 2014 12:51 PM
# 6129 Critique Analogy
a: great teacher ~
b: a fountain
What:
"A great teacher is like a fountain; she draws from the still deep waters of personal growth and professional knowledge to serve others from her abundant overflow."
Useful?
Writer: Wynn Godbold
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Date: Jul 23 2015 11:34 AM
# 7931 Critique Analogy
a: crossing over ~
b: cutting a deck of cards
What:
"Crossing over is like cutting a deck of cards before dealing: during sex-cell formation there is always at least one cut in each chromosome, followed by crossing. "
Useful?
Writer: Samuel H. Barondes
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Date: Jul 23 2015 7:40 PM
# 7962 Critique Analogy
