comparison

Examples of comparison in the following topics:

• Simile and Metaphor

  • Simile and metaphor are creative ways of making comparisons in your speech.
  • Similes and metaphors are forms of descriptive language that make comparisons.
  • Similes make their comparisons by using the words "like" or "as" while metaphors directly state what something is.
  • Simile and metaphor are artful ways of speaking to make a comparison.
  • The vehicle is the comparison or description used to describe the subject.

• Analogies

  • Analogies draw comparisons between ideas or objects that share certain aspects or characteristics, but are dissimilar in other areas.
  • Analogies draw comparisons between ideas or objects that share certain aspects or characteristics, but are dissimilar in other areas.
  • Linguistically, an analogy can be a spoken or textual comparison between two words (or sets of words) to highlight some form of semantic similarity between them.
  • The concepts of association, comparison, correspondence, mathematical and morphological homology, homomorphism, iconicity, isomorphism, metaphor, resemblance, and similarity are closely related to analogy.

• Choosing Vivid Words

  • In a simile, the comparison is made by using the words "like" or "as. " Metaphors, on the other hand, usually compare things directly by using the verb "to be. " These comparisons help to paint a picture in the minds of your audience.
  • These comparisons may be alike or dissimilar.
  • The use of opposing ideas and imagery can illustrate bolder points while similar comparisons bolster the strength of an idea or image.

• How and When to Use Narrative

  • The most common forms of support are facts, statistics, testimony, narrative, examples, and comparisons.

• Make Connections

  • Transitions can signal addition, example, contrast, comparison, concession, result, summary, time (often chronologically), and place.

• Understanding Statistics

  • Comparisons of data and benchmarking results—also using averages and comparative statistics.

• Choosing Appropriate Words

  • Contrasting two points: however, but, in spite of, despite, in spite of the fact that, despite the fact that, nevertheless, nonetheless, instead, conversely, on the contrary, by contrast, whereas, while, whilst, although, even though, on the one hand, on the other hand, in contrast, in comparison with, but, yet, alternatively, the former, the latter, respectively, all the same, there are two possibilities, alternatively, the one, the other, either, or, neither, nor, in addition, no only, but also, worse still, better still, equally, likewise, similarly, correspondingly, in the same way, another possibility, in a similar vein, as well as, furthermore, moreover, also, although, again, what is more, besides, too, as well as

• Hold the Audience's Attention

  • Make a comparison to something that has recently happened in the community or nationally.

• Adapting to Handouts and Visuals

  • Tables make it easy to understand the comparison of facts, but they may not be interesting or pleasing to the eye.

• Dialect and Vocal Variety

  • You might say one phrase at a faster rate in comparison to another phrase that you speak at a slower rate.