The context of the following conversation is Ash spent time making sure people understood his work. Ash used metaphors throughout the book to connect with others.:
Ash says I don't want people to just read my book, I want them to understand it..
The friend responds How do you suppose you get people to understand it in a fun way?.
Ash responds For me, I use metaphors, that way I can connect with others in several ways..
The friend responds Wow, I never thought of that before, that is a really genius idea..
Ash responds I learned it from my college professor who taught me all I have to know about writing..
The friend responds Sounds like you give him 5 stars on yelp!.