Random Analogies
The Cult of Graduate school
a: Humanities Graduate School ~
b: a Cult
What: The linked article has a humorous tone , but deals with an issue that probably common in most graduate schools.
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Writer: Thomas H. Benton
LCC: L
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Date: Jul 31 2011 11:48 AM
# 922 Critique Analogy
a: Barber ~
b: good friend
What: "Every guy in Dallas needs to have his own barber. A barber is like good friend who you can chew the fat with, talk about sports, and even get advice on whether to shave that mustache off or grow some handle bars. When you find a good barber in Austin you"ll tell all your buddies; well Finley's Barber Shop is that kind of place. Once you experience the difference that a full service, men's Barber Shop provides, you'll be telling all your friends."
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Writer: Darren Peterson and Scott Finley
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Date: Apr 23 2014 7:52 PM
# 5470 Critique Analogy
a: Breast cancer ~
b: a dandelion flower
What: "Breast cancer is like a dandelion flower. If you pick it early its seeds will not spread. " The link is a good discussion on breast cancer. The flower analogy me be applicable to other types of cancer.
Useful?
Writer: Not Stated
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Date: Jun 11 2014 5:26 PM
# 5808 Critique Analogy
a: imaginary numbers ~
b: your crazy uncle
What:
"I like when the metaphors are more complicated than the referent. Here's my answer: imaginary numbers are like your crazy uncle...there's internal consistency to the things he's mumbling, but it may not make much sense to outsiders."
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Writer: Maserschmidt
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Date: Aug 21 2014 4:39 PM
# 6135 Critique Analogy
