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Thaddeus Thomas's avatar

They're really fun. Antithetical to this, learning to expand them like McCarthy is a blast. The rule has always been to keep it short and move on, but an extended metaphor can be used to great effect.

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Edward.Marlo.Ruiz's avatar

Always seems to be a middle ground to these things, as well as the use of both when they are needed to maximize your idea or message. It’s important to know when to use it and not just how. Your articles are eye opening!

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Thaddeus Thomas's avatar

Well put.

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