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Peer reviewedReadence, John E.; And Others – Journal of Reading, 1983
Discusses the critical role vocabulary knowledge plays in metaphorical processing and gives teaching suggestions on dealing with metaphors and similes. (FL)
Descriptors: Figurative Language, Language Usage, Metaphors, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedGuthrie, John T. – Journal of Reading, 1984
Argues that, despite the capacity of cognitive psychologists to shed light on certain disputes in literary theory, it is necessary to continue to look to poets for insight into how authors share their experience with others through print. (FL)
Descriptors: Figurative Language, Language Usage, Learning Theories, Literary Criticism
Peer reviewedThompson, Stephen J. – Journal of Reading, 1986
Offers an explanation of metaphor comprehension and the processes of comparison it entails. Describes a strategy that focuses on the processes of comparison, intended for regular students in junior high school or gifted middle school students. Presents segments of an actual lesson illustrating the strategy. (JK)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Figurative Language, Junior High Schools, Language Usage
