Metaphor and meaning: Analysing metaphor use in the creative work of second language learners of English

This article explores the significance of metaphors in the creative work of second language learners of English. Metaphor, as viewed in this article, is not only a poetic device or a literary tool, but is recognised as a crucial part of our everyday thinking and meaning making. Essay writing is a ge...

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Main Author: Postma, Mariette
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: Stellenbosch University 2015-12-01
Series:Per Linguam : A Journal of Language Learning
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Online Access:http://perlinguam.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/610