The main purpose of an analogy is to [u] [/u]
A: make a statement more vivid
B: make a statement more humorous
C: use familiar or concrete things to illuminate new abstract concepts
D: classify or illuminate a concrete concept with an abstract concept
A: make a statement more vivid
B: make a statement more humorous
C: use familiar or concrete things to illuminate new abstract concepts
D: classify or illuminate a concrete concept with an abstract concept
举一反三
- In business English, we should use more concrete and natural words than abstract words to make information conveyed clear, accurate and easy to understand.
- In academic writing, we use examples to make abstract ideas _______, make general opinions more _______, and provide definite references to clarify abstract and vague statements.
- Which of the following statements is NOT correct about how to make language clear? A: We need to use accurate words. B: We can use literal translation when it comes to a Chinese term. C: We should use concrete terms or examples to describe abstract concepts and ideas. D: We can cut the clutter, and make sentences shorter.
- How to achieve clarity in your speech? ( ) A: use familiar words B: choose concrete words over abstract words C: eliminate clutter D: use rhythm
- If you are describing ideas and concepts, ________ language is appropriate. A: general B: concrete C: specific D: abstract