For example, let's say you are using some Feynman tricks to explain how to write a story. You may make it simple by reducing the concept of a story to the simple structure of a pyramid. The image of a pyramid can communicate complex information to a student in a simple way because they can relate a story's structure to a shape they are familiar with. This shape gives students an intuitive understanding of the tension that builds in a good story and eventually reaches a climax before becoming resolved or diffused in some way. Being able to come up with an analogy like this forces you to understand a concept well enough to relate it to an idea you're already familiar with.
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For fiction books, group them by where they fall into the story structure:
- Beginning (Intro to characters, setting, problem)
- Rising Action (Tension around problem builds)
- Climax (Highest point in tension)
- Falling Action (Resolving loose ends ...
Go with simple stories
The simple story is more successful than the complicated one.
Using simple language as well as low complexity is the best way to activate the brain regions that make us truly relate to the happenings of a story. Reduce the number of adjectives or complicated nouns
Try To Be More Persuasive
During an argument, think like a salesperson and try to be as persuasive as possible. Facts don't persuade, emotions do.
To pull on the other person's heartstrings, toss in some imagery or relate the story back to them. Hopefully, they'll calm down and see things your way.
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