[finisterre]

"I can't overstate how affective a good metaphor (or good, well revised writing in general) can be in persuading others."

Muphry's law[1] strikes again.

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muphry%27s_law

[gatordan]

Affective - causing emotion or feeling.

I was conscious of my usage although ill be the first to admit i make typos all the time. To elaborate, writing can evoke feelings good or bad, feelings of familiarity or confusion, and these feelings can lend to a more persuasive writing. This was my point in the second paragraph.