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Peer reviewedCameron, Lynne – Current Issues in Language and Society, 1996
Explores how the discourse context of metaphorical language supports children's understanding of sociocultural norms. Classroom data are examined to determine how language, situation, and interaction assist in the interpretation of metaphorically used language. (46 references) (Author/CK)
Descriptors: Child Language, Cognitive Development, Context Effect, Cultural Context
