Metaphors, figures of speech of one sort or another, similes, and analogies are not strangers to technical writing. Four exercises that seem typical of most technical writing syllabi and that seem appropriate points for the introduction of students to metaphors and other figures are (1) a technical description, which requires the student to…

Sectarian interpretation of presumption is a major problem facing the teacher of the Bible as literature. Students should be made aware of the pitfalls of interpreting the text from a theological point of view, including "over interpretation" or adding details to scripture, a reliance on poetic license, and an unfamiliaritY with basic Biblical…

A discussion of some special problems in translating medieval poetry into a modern language while conveying the original meaning, emotional tone and word play. The discussion centers on the poetry of Machaut, a medieval poet of interest to English scholars because of his influence on Chaucer. (AMH)

An account by the translator herself of her collaboration with Brauquier in translating his poetry. Many poems are reproduced in both the original French and the English translation along with excerpts from their correspondence on the best rendering of his thought, expression and emotions. (AMH)

Rimbaud's "Illuminations," one vast word-game, is used as an example of one of the most interesting challenges in translation--the rendering of plays on words. The process is discussed and illustrated by the analysis of numerous segments from "Illuminations." It is concluded that a satisfactory translation is almost impossible.…

Notes with contemporary literary theorists that language is figurative rather than referential. Advocates using the four "master tropes"--metaphor, metonymy, synecdoche, and irony--as a conceptual framework for the composing process. Suggests that these tropes each represent different strategies for presenting experience, categories for…

Uses poetry and skeletal outlines of similes to stimulate students' use of imagery in their feature writing. (HTH)

Cites examples of surprise combinations of words that give sudden pleasure to a listener or reader.

Relates how nursery rhymes have the enduring power to amuse and comfort both adult and child audiences. (HOD)

This paper presents the conceptualisation of infinity as a multi-faceted concept, discussing two examples. The first is from history and illustrates the work of Euler, when using infinity in an algebraic context. The second sketches an activity in a school context, namely students who approach the definite integral with symbolic-graphic…

The capacity to appreciate and produce metaphoric language was studied in 3 1/2 - 19-year olds. It was found that children could understand some metaphors, and there was improvement with age. (ST)