A review of theories for metaphore examination in the expository writing of EFL learners
This paper reviews the relevant literature and theories adopted to examine the comprehension of semantics interpretation of metaphors in the expository writing of EFL learners. Three related theories are discussed; the cognitive theory of metaphor, the conceptual theory of metaphor and scaffoldin...
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Main Authors: | Mohd Nazri, Latiff Azmi, Mohammad Nour, Yaser Alhroob |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English English |
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2019
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Online Access: | http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/6076/1/FH02-FBK-19-24926.pdf http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/6076/2/FH02-FBK-20-37422.pdf http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/6076/ |
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