The comprehension of metaphorical expressions in academic texts by Iraqi EFL learners
Metaphor is so pervasive in language use that we hardly come across a language situation that does not utilise metaphors. Previous studies revealed that EFL learners face certain difficulties in identifying and understanding metaphors in English comprehension texts in the academic setting. Sin...
Main Authors: | Al-Mashhadani, Omar Ahmed Badr, Ravichandran Vengadasamy |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2023
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Online Access: | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/22680/1/Gema_23_3_9.pdf |
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