I need help coming up with a tricky simile. I tried asking on Writers SE but it got closed. I was advised to ask on Writers Chat, but there has been no response.
Is there a workable way of setting this question up on ELU?
Asking users to come up with an original simile, would only invite close votes for being POB.
One way to overcome EL&U's straitjacket would be to focus on the expression passing grades used in the official document, which makes a "true" point, but fails to tell the whole picture.
You could ask for the name of a rhetorical device which presents a fact as being representative of the truth, when it clearly omits key details. You could also ask if there is a common idiom which describes this form of bias or slant.
You could create your own simile/metaphor and ask if a known one already exists— this could however lead you onto a slippery slope, and users might argue that the question is POB, or too broad. On the other hand, if the question ignites interest and good suggestions, it's rare a popular question gets closed on its first day.
Good luck!
answered Jan 16 '17 at 18:02
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I think Andrew Leach was commenting about Curiousdanni and my comments. when he wished mods could change comments into answers, in the comment he left in the comment section. Jan 16 '17 at 19:18
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Yes, I think so too. He really should have pinged you. At any rate, I'm glad you noticed, because now I can Accept With Enthusiasm. Thank you, it worked! Now all I have to do is convince Edwin to write a &%%$*! answer for once in his life. Jan 16 '17 at 21:46
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@aparente001 well, I'm just pleased my suggestion helped you obtain the answer you needed. Jan 16 '17 at 22:41
passing gradeswhich is a "true" point, but fails to tell the whole picture. You could ask for the name of a rhetorical device which presents a fact as being representative of the truth, when it clearly omits details. You could also ask if there is a common idiom which describes this form of bias or slant.