I enjoy using metaphors to explain technical subjects, especially math. Here's an example: http://betterexplained.com/articles/developing-your-intuition-for-mat

I enjoy using metaphors to explain technical subjects, especially math. Here's an example: http://betterexplained.com/articles/developing-your-intuition-for-math/ http://betterexplained.com/articles/developing-your-intuitio... One strategy I like is laying out the initial analogy, then exploring it and sprinkling in the details. It helps readers keep track of where a detail is used and how it relates to others. "On Writing Well" is a great book if you're looking for a more formal treatment.