Metaphor Theoretical and Empirical Research. Technical Report No. 27 /

Metaphor [electronic resource] : Theoretical and Empirical Research. Technical Report No. 27 / Andrew Ortony and Others.

In this document, a review of traditional definitions and theories of metaphor suggests that they err in equating metaphors with comparisons rather than merely implying comparisons. Empirical research is then reviewed, revealing serious problems, particularly in developmental research. These problem...

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Main Author: Ortony, Andrew
Corporate Authors: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Center for the Study of Reading, Bolt, Beranek, and Newman
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [S.l.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1977.
Subjects:
Comprehension.
Context Clues.
Developmental Stages.
Elementary Secondary Education.
Language Acquisition.
Literature Reviews.
Metaphors.
Proverbs.
Reading Research.
Research Design.
Validity.

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