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Peer reviewedReynolds, Ralph E.; Schwartz, Robert M. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1983
Context-dependent metaphoric sentences of literally equivalent paraphrases were used as concluding statements for short didactic passages to investigate whether metaphors help or hinder prose comprehension. Adult participants' recall protocols indicated increased memorability for passages with metaphoric conclusions. (Author/LC)
Descriptors: Adults, Cues, Figurative Language, Incidental Learning
Peer reviewedGoldberg, Frank – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1974
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Curriculum Design, Grade 5
