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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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As the star illuminated the wise men's way,
As the star illuminated the wise men's way, Jesus' life and teachings also brought light into the world.
Could I render the above as the following? Correct me if I am wrong. Thanks.
When the star lit up the wise men's road, Jesus' life and teachings also brightened up the world.
Could I render the above as the following? Correct me if I am wrong. Thanks.
When the star lit up the wise men's road, Jesus' life and teachings also brightened up the world.
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No, more like In a way similar to how the [physical] light of the star led the Wise Men, the teachings of Jesus brought [a spirtual] light to the world.
- No, more like In a way similar to how the [physical] light of the star led the Wise Men, the teachings of Jesus brought [a spirtual] light to the world.
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No, more like
In a way similar to how the [physical] light of the star led the Wise Men, the teachings of Jesus brought [a spirtual] light to the world.
In a way similar to how the [physical] light of the star led the Wise Men, the teachings of Jesus brought [a spirtual] light to the world.
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Grammar GeekNo, more likeThanks, GG.
In a way similar to how the [physical] light of the star led the Wise Men, the teachings of Jesus brought [a spirtual] light to the world.
By the way, is what you described an analogy or a comparison?
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Grammar GeekThanks, GG.
Analogy.
Now I am confusing analogy with comparison. How do you distinguish them? If is there a tip?
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Others may have other ideas, but here's mine:
Use an analogy to show how things are similar - to explain one thing using another thing.
A comparison shows how things are different.- one is bigger, faster, more important, etc.
Use an analogy to show how things are similar - to explain one thing using another thing.
A comparison shows how things are different.- one is bigger, faster, more important, etc.
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Grammar GeekOthers may have other ideas, but here's mine:Thanks, GG.
Use an analogy to show how things are similar - to explain one thing using another thing.
A comparison shows how things are different.- one is bigger, faster, more important, etc.
Got it.
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