Perceiving Similarity and Comprehending Metaphor.

Marks, Lawrence E.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ362744

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Publication Date: 1987

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Perceiving Similarity and Comprehending Metaphor.

Marks, Lawrence E.; And Others

Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development, v52 n1 p1-102 1987

A series of three experiments was conducted to assess the comprehension of four types of cross-modal (synesthetic) similarities in children and adults. Both perceptual and verbal (metaphoric) modes were tested. (PCB)

Descriptors: Adults, Auditory Perception, Child Development, Children, Metaphors, Perceptual Development, Verbal Development, Visual Perception

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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