How Does Benjamin Franklin Use The Primary Mode Of Analogy

Benjamin Franklin writes a syllogism talking about how "chess is not merely of idle amusement." Chess is a game that teaches you how to think methodically-Franklin was a man who thinks methodically before almost any decision. Franklin uses the primary mode of analogy by comparing chess to life; Franklin thinks life is a game that we must win. Franklin uses the secondary mode of definition by explaining three skills that can be acquired when playing chess; those skills are Foresight, Circumspection, and Caution. Additionally, Franklin adds examples to support his analogy, for instance, he says that chess is compared to life and an example would be at war. Franklin uses the primary mode of analogy to make his argument. Franklin makes an analogy by saying "For life is kind of a chess, in which we often have points to gain and competitors or adversaries to contend with." He supports his analogy with definition and examples. …show more content…
Franklin identifies three skills people may learn by playing chess: Foresight, Circumspection, and Caution. He defines Foresight as, "it looks into futurity and considers consequences that may attend an action ." Franklin speaks about when making a move you have to think of what can happen next by saying, "What other moves can I make to support it and to defend myself from his attacks?" Franklin defines Circumspection as something "which surveys the whole chessboard, or scene of action." Franklin talks about how moving one piece affects the other pieces so make a wise move. Franklin defines Caution by "not to make moves too hastily." He says "If you move a piece, you must move it somewhere; if you set it down, you must let it stand." Franklin advises being careful when making a move because once you move a piece you can't move it