Using analogies to clarify a point is a great idea as long as your audience will understand the analogy. There is little point of using an analogy about driving a car if your audience are all under 17 or live in the Sahara Desert. Ensure your analogy does not have any unfortunate side effects, which could also apply to your topic.
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