Question

Why is analogy a powerful rhetorical device? Select all that apply.

Answer 1

Analogy is a powerful rhetorical device because the comparison of an object to an abstract idea makes an idea more vivid; and due to the fact that the comparison produces vivid pictures and has emotional weight.

In other words, the first option and the third one are correct.

A comparison is a literary device used in order to compare two things that have similar features. It creates a relationship based on parallels or connections between two ideas leading to a new concept.

Answer 2

The comparison of an object to an abstract idea makes an idea more vivid. The comparison highlighting similarities between two or more unlike objects or ideas makes an argument stronger.