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Using metaphors in your writing can be a surprise for the reader — and an effective way to make your point. They can also be dreadful, eliciting groans and guffaws.

There is a collection of “worst” metaphors written by high school students that floats around the Internet. Stephens Press book designer Sue Campbell is a fine writer with a wry sense of humor. She’s crafted a story using EVERY metaphor on the “worst” list plus creating a few doozies of her own. Titled Hefty Bag, you’ll find this writing exercise on the Downloads page.