The first step in taking notes to generate a summary of an audio presentation is to paraphrase central ideas.
eliminate minor details.
identify important words and phrases.
summarize in one's own words.

Reflect on the passages above and your responses to them. compose a response to this questions: how does the use of metaphor bring to life or intensify whatever the author is describing? do you think metaphors enhance description or make them too difficult to understand? explain your response.