Common and unavoidable
Relatable metaphor grounded in cultural context
Familiar and evocative of daily life
Represents small, mundane tasks made significant
Symbolises a sense of accomplishment and simplicity
Offers solace through tangible, achievable goals
Represents careful selection and attention to detail
Connects tactile experiences to abstract ideas
Highlights the significance of small changes
"Exams are like the rain here: you can curse them, but you can’t escape them."
(From Life Beyond the Now)
Words are like ingredients: even a small change in the recipe can affect the finished dish.
Question:
How do the words "rain," "laundry," and "ingredients" help the writers turn abstract ideas into something relatable and easy for readers to understand?
Hint
Think about how these words relate to everyday life and why the writers chose them to explain abstract ideas.
Words like "rain," "laundry," and "ingredients" ground abstract ideas in physical, everyday experiences, making them relatable and easy to visualise.
