Why is analogy a powerful rhetorical device? select all that apply.
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. the comparison produces vivid pictures and has emotional weight. the comparison of two different objects totally unlike each other eventually bores an audience.

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 thrid one are correct.

A comparison is a literary divice 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.

"it's more of an essay than story, but perhaps it is best described as a mood-piece: it uses a lot of musical imagery, not to mention sea imagery, religious imagery, and any other imagery that suits his purpose."

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