Ok, this post isn’t technically related to family history. But this is something that’s driven me nuts for years—trying to remember the difference between metaphors, similes and analogies. I end up referring to something as a metaphor when it’s probably an analogy, or use a simile and call it an analogy. Maybe if I write [...]
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The Power of Words
Posted in Miscellaneous, tagged inaugural address, Obama, presidential history, presidents, tag cloud, words on January 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Words are powerful. A well chosen word can serve to make an entire line of reasoning clear to someone that you’re communicating with. They can also be incredibly evocative. A single word can connect the listener with long forgotten memories or tap into deep emotions. As I listened to Barack Obama’s inauguration speech, I found [...]
