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Peer reviewedWeiner, E. Judith – Computers and the Humanities, 1987
Presents a model of the structure of logic considered necessary for computer processing of metaphorical language. Formally states and diagrams the algorithm for metaphors, isolating domain distance, predicate inequality, and hyperbole as particularly important factors. Distinguishes explanatory literal analogies from expressive metaphors,…
Descriptors: Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, Computer Uses in Education, Language Patterns
Peer reviewedHolmes, David I. – Computers and the Humanities, 1994
Considers problems of quantifying literary style. Examines several variables that may be used as stylistic "fingerprints" of a writer. Reviews work done on statistical analysis of change over time in literary style and applies this technique to the Bible. (CFR)
Descriptors: Authors, Biblical Literature, Computational Linguistics, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedMulford, George W. – Computers and the Humanities, 1989
Outlines the history of semantically based programs that have influenced the design of computer assisted language instruction (CALI) programs. Describes early attempts to make intelligent CALI as well as current projects, including the Foreign Language Adventure Game, developed at the University of Delaware. Describes some important…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computational Linguistics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
