Considering and emulating the use of similes in non-fiction writing
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I can identify and analyse the use of similes in a non-fiction text and then emulate the writer's craft.
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A simile might be useful in non-fiction writing to explain an idea to the reader.
Reedy's use of similes highlights the level of scrutiny and unwanted attention she endures.
To create a simile, we might start with deciding on what idea we want to communicate.
Then we might decide on a comparative image which has connotations that match our idea.
Finally, we might add extra details to enhance the reader’s understanding.
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