How your car is like the human body
Life is like a box of chocolates ? you never know what you are going to get? Probably not, because it captures the essence of life so perfectly.Analogies and metaphors help us describe indescribable things.
Circulatory System = Cooling System
Like the cooling system of the car. If you have a fever, you’re not feeling well. In order to run properly, your car’s engine needs to be at the right temperature.
Digestive System = Fuel
Fuel/gas is like food for your body. Your body uses the food for energy. The engine breaks down the fuel to optimize it and run its body, the engine.
Endocrine System = Computers
Computers in your car are like the endocrine system. Hormones are chemicals that control your body functions. Glands (thyroid, pituitary, penal, pancreas, ovaries ...) are comparable to the ECM, PCM, OBDII, transmission computer, window computer, and HVAC controls
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Immune System = Gauges and Dash Lights
The gauges and dash lights in your car are like the immune system in your body. They let you know when your car needs a checkup.
Lymphatic System = Speed Sensors, etc.
Sensors measure vehicle and engine speed and how your car is running. Like the lymphatic system, sensors help defend the body.
Muscular System = Engine Torque
Engine torque (strength) is similar to your legs pumping the pedals on a bicycle.
Nervous System = Electrical SystemThe electrical system of your car is like the nervous system in your body. A pinched nerve in the body is like a broken wire in your car?it causes the system or vehicle to behave erratically and unpredictably.
Respiratory System = Air Induction
The air induction of your car is like your respiratory system. If there is something wrong, your engine will have trouble taking in air, causing your car to choke, which is similar to an asthmatic gasping for air.
Skeletal System = Car Frame
The frame of your car is the skeletal system of your body and the key is flexibility. If an injured foot is causing you to limp, that compromises your ability to walk. The same holds true for your car?s body. If it?s out of alignment, the car?s ability to take a shock is compromised.
Urinary System = Exhaust System
The exhaust system is like the urinary system of your body. If you cannot properly eliminate waste, you will become sick. Your car does the same job by safely removing waste from the exhaust system.
Refer:
http://www.merchantcircle.com/blogs/Great.Bear.Auto.And.Body.Repair.Flushing.Queens.NY.718-762-6212/2011/4/How-your-car-IS-like-the-human-body/733463
An analogy is a comparison between two different things typically constructed along multiple points that show similarities between certain features or aspects of each thing.
For example, an analogy can be drawn between humans and ants
This compares the two species to show similarities, but does not contain an argument that states that ants and humans are the same.
The lack of a direct comparison is one of the major differences between analogy and metaphor.
A metaphorical statement typically does utilize a direct comparison between two different things, not through comparing different aspects of each thing to demonstrate similarities, but by saying one thing is another. Metaphorical language does not use the words “like” or “as,” and instead simply says that one thing is another thing to draw a comparison.
This demonstrates the major difference between analogy and metaphor, since in the metaphor the humans are literally called ants, while in the analogy comparisons are made to demonstrate similarities.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-difference-between-analogy-and-metaphor.htm