OpenSAT

Question #N639

The author of the book uses a variety of rhetorical devices to persuade the reader to agree with her argument. One of the most common devices she uses is _analogy_. An analogy draws a comparison between two things that are different in most respects, but similar in one important way. For example, the author might compare the process of learning a new language to the process of learning a new dance. In both cases, it takes time and effort to master the skill. The author also uses _metaphors_ to create vivid images in the reader’s mind. A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using words like "like" or "as." For example, the author might describe a character’s hope as a “flaming torch." The author’s use of these rhetorical devices effectively makes her argument more persuasive and engaging for the reader. What is the most likely reason why the writer uses analogies?

The use of analogies in the passage is most likely to