Random Analogies
Long Skinny And Penetrating
a: Gamma ray ~
b: a nuclear needle
What: "A gamma ray is like a nuclear needle; it makes a quick, exceedingly narrow
passage through the body, limiting damage to a small number of cells." From page 632 of the linked text.
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Writer: Mark S. Cracolice, Edward I. Peters
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Date: Aug 26 2013 5:18 PM
# 3609 Critique Analogy
Bouncy Wave Energy
a: Metal in the microwave ~
b: breakwater to ocean waves
What: If you put metal in the microwave,many sparks and arcs are created. It can be dangerous if you let the oven run for too long. Why is this? Microwave radiation and metal, steel, don't mixing very well. At this frequency of electromagnetic radiation hits the metal atoms they do not absorb this energy, but deflect it. This is what happens when ocean waves hit a break water; the energy in the ocean waves can be violently deflected.
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Writer: Lucretia
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Date: Oct 1 2013 12:08 PM
# 3675 Critique Analogy
a: homosexuality ~
b: potato chips
What:
"Denial is a weighty load to bear, as you must openly acknowledge, to yourself, the act and decision of denying yourself something. Now homosexuality is not like a diet, where you deny yourself chocolate cake, or potato chips, although homosexuality is like potato chips in the fact you can't have just one. Living in denial of my homosexuality had great repercussions in my now thirtysomething life."
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Writer: R.A. Melos
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Date: Jul 24 2014 10:46 AM
# 5938 Critique Analogy
