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Discipline: Communications

Type of Paper: Other

Academic Level: High school

Paper Format: APA

Pages: 1 Words: 275

Question



Click Play below to start the video

https://youtu.be/A0edKgL9EgM
(TEDEducation. YouTube. TED, 24 Sept. 2012. Web. 21 July 2017)

After watching the video, in a new Word document, respond to the following in roughly 600 words:

1. Describe some examples of metaphors and similes from the video. Which did you find most compelling and why?

2. Does the use of these forms of expression help in both visualizing and remembering the main points of the speech? Why or why not?

3. What guidelines would you suggest in using metaphor and simile in your speeches to make them more memorable to your listeners?
Would it ever be inappropriate to use these in a speech? If so, when?