As a society we use metaphors a lot more than one might realize. They are embedded within our language, seen in marketing, the arts, and conversation with friends. Words hold a lot of power and can alter the way things are viewed and can inspire new ideas or self discovery. It is important to evaluate the metaphors that are commonly used to make sure they are continuing to inspire rather than create negative or harmful outlooks. The place where this is most evident is in the medical field. Metaphors can have a negative or positive effect on mental and physical well being as well as changing how illness is perceived, due to diction, the expectations they create, and the way they can be used to persuade.
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Good explanation on what the use of metaphors in society and how they are used in our everyday life.
1. what conversation is entered–the idea that metaphors are used in society
2. main topics of paper–the use of metaphors everywhere and how they effect health
3. the scope–how illness changes with how you handle it
4. why this conversation matters–this conversation matters because it discusses how metaphors are used in persuasion
5. paraphrase thesis–metaphors effect one’s well-being
I think that this is a good start for an intro paragraph