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ERIC Number: EJ635183
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0039-8322
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Metaphoric Competence: A Language Learning Strength of Students with a Holistic Cognitive Style?
Littlemore, Jeannette
TESOL Quarterly, v35 n3 p459-91 Aut 2001
Examines metaphoric competence and its relationship to cognitive style and second language learning and teaching. Describes four measured aspects of metaphoric competence in participants' first and second language: originality of metaphor production; ability to find meaning in metaphor; speed in finding meaning in metaphor; and fluency of metaphor interpretation. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, College Students, Communicative Competence (Languages), English (Second Language), Higher Education, Individual Differences, Language Tests, Metaphors, Second Language Learning, Testing
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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