Cultural and Linguistic Factors in Metaphorical Interpretation.

Radencich, Marguerite C.; Baldwin, R. Scott

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ERIC Number: EJ359493

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

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Cultural and Linguistic Factors in Metaphorical Interpretation.

Radencich, Marguerite C.; Baldwin, R. Scott

Bilingual Review, v12 n1-2 p43-53 Jan-Aug 1985

Explores the relative contributions of global vocabulary and specific attribute knowledge to the metaphorical comprehension of fluent and less fluent adult users of English. Results indicate that, for both groups, specific attribute knowledge was a better predictor of metaphorical interpretation than global vocabulary knowledge. (Author/CB)

Descriptors: Adults, Cognitive Processes, Cultural Background, Cultural Context, English, Language Fluency, Language Usage, Metaphors, Predictor Variables, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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